A mediocre mind thinks it writes divinely; a good mind thinks it writes reasonably.

A mediocre mind thinks it writes divinely; a good mind thinks it writes reasonably

Poverty may be the mother of crime, but lack of good sense is the father.

When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman.

Liberality lies less in giving liberally than in the timeliness of the gift.

There are only two ways by which to rise in this world, either by one's own industry or by the stupidity of others.