The Formation Of One's Character

How Many Kings Are Governed By Their Ministers, How Many Ministers By Their Secretaries? Who, In Such Cases, Is Really The Chief?

He Who Does Not Think Much Of Himself Is Much More Esteemed Than He Imagines.

The Phrases That Men Hear Or Repeat Continually, End By Becoming Convictions And Ossify The Organs Of Intelligence.

There Is Nothing In Which People More Betray Their Character Than In What They Laugh At.

Talents Are Nurtured Best In Solitude, But Character On Life's Tempestuous Seas!