We can really respect a man only if he doesn't always look out for himself

The really unhappy person is the one who leaves undone what they can do, and starts doing what they don't understand; no wonder they come to grief.

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.

"Know thyself"? If I knew myself I'd run away

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself

To a valet no man is a hero