Even Monarchs Have Need Of

Many Of The Things That Bring Delight Should Not Be Owned. They Are More Enjoyed If Another's, Than If Yours; The First Day They Give Pleasure To The Owner, But In All The Rest To The Others: What Belongs To Another Rejoices Doubly, Because It Is Without The Risk Of Going Stale And With The Satisfaction Of Freshness. . . The Possession Of Things Not Only Diminishes Their Enjoyment, But Augments Their Annoyance, Whether Shared Or Not Shared.

Rate The Intensive Above The Extensive. The Perfect Does Not Lie In Quantity, But In Quality.

It Is Good To Vary In Order That You May Frustrate The Curious, Especially Those Who Envy You.

Politeness Is The Chief Sign Of Culture.

There Is No Desert Like Being Friendless.