Not many men have both good fortune and good sense. It takes a clever man to turn cynic and a wise man to be clever enough not to. A life of ease is a difficult pursuit. An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves. Learning is either a continue thing or it is nothing.
Memory is the treasure and guardian of all things.
A great mind is one that can forget or look beyond itself. A small mind is obstinate. A great mind can lead and be led. It is always with the best intentions that the worst work is done. We cannot always oblige, but we can always speak obligingly.