We Sometimes Imagine We Hate Flattery, But

Humility Is The Sure Evidence Of Christian Virtues. Without It, We Retain All Our Faults Still, And They Are Only Covered Over With Pride, Which Hides Them From Other Men's Observation, And Sometimes From Our Own Too.

Our Wisdom Lies As Much At The Mercy Of Fortune As Our Possessions Do.

The Truest Mark Of Being Born With Great Qualities Is To Be Born Without Envy.

The Boldest Stroke And Best Act Of Friendship Is Not To Disclose Our Own Failings To A Friend, But To Show Him His Own.

Before Strongly Desiring Anything, We Should Look Carefully Into The Happiness Of Its Present Owner.