To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.

Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.

It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.

Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.

Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.

Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise.

True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to art.

Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.

To be at ease is better than to be at business. Nothing really belongs to us but time, which even he has who has nothing else.

One must pass through the circumference of time before arriving at the center of opportunity.