Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.
Say not you know another entirely, till you have divided an inheritance with him.
The public seldom forgive twice.
The worst of faces still is human.
Neatness begets order but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship.
Make this poor self grow less and less, Be Thou my life and aim ; Oh, make me daily, through Thy grace, More worthy of Thy name.
The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.
The great rule of moral conduct is next to God to respect Time.
Act well at the moment and you have performed a good action to all eternity.
Cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.
How few our real wants and how vast our imaginary ones!
Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers.
I am prejudiced in favor of him who, without impudence, can ask boldly. He has faith in humanity, and faith in himself. No one who is not accustomed to giving grandly can ask nobly and with boldness.
He who when called upon to speak a disagreeable truth tells it boldly and has done is both bolder and milder than he who nibbles in a low voice and never ceases nibbling.
If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already.
The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.
You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.
About Fuseli: "...the most original genius I know. Nothing but energy, profusion and calm! The wildness of the warrior—and the feeling of supreme sublimity! … His spirits are storm wind, his ministers...
