"Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity..." — Francis Bacon

As the births of living creatures are at first ill-shapen, so are all innovations, which are the births of time.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.