To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail our pride supports us; when we succeed, it betrays us.
It is honourable to be accused by those who deserve to be accused.
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanging, it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in colour and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it is a more certain support than all other possessions.
It is better to understand little than to misunderstand a lot.
The greatest friend of Truth is time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion Humility.
Truth is the secret of eloquence and of virtue, the basis of moral authority; it is the highest summit of art and life.
Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.