He Who Understands The Wise

Before One Blames, One Should Always Find Out Whether One Cannot Excuse.

The Grave Is Still The Best Shelter Against The Storms Of Destiny.

If All Mankind Were Suddenly To Practice Honesty, Many Thousands Of People Would Be Sure To Starve.

To See Every Day How People Get The Name 'genius' Just As The Wood-lice In The Cellar The Name 'millipede'-not Because They Have That Many Feet, But Because Most People Don't Want To Count To 14-this Has Had The Result That I Don't Believe Anyone Any More Without Checking.

Perseverance Can Lend The Appearance Of Dignity And Grandeur To Many Actions, Just As Silence In Company Affords Wisdom And Apparent Intelligence To A Stupid Person.