If you would persuade, you must appeal to interest rather than intellect. They that will not be counseled, cannot be helped. If you do not hear reason she will rap you on the knuckles. He that blows the coals in quarrels that he has nothing to do with, has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face. Read much, but not many books.
All human situations have their inconveniences.
Early morning hath gold in its mouth. Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves. Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do. Hide not your talents.