To achieve great things we must live as though we were never going to die

We discover in others what others hide from us, and we recognize in others what we hide from ourselves

Generosity gives assistance, rather than advice

We are so presumptuous that we think we can separate our personal interest from that of humanity, and slander mankind without compromising ourselves

It is easy to criticize an author, but difficult to appreciate him

The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one's opportunities and make the most of one's resources

Our actions are neither so good nor so evil as our impulses

Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good

Action makes more fortune than caution

Patience is the art of hoping