Firmness of purpose is one of the most necessary sinews of character and one of the best instruments of success. Without it genius wastes its efforts in a maze of inconsistencies.
Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.
Men, as well as women, are much oftener led by their hearts than by their understandings.
The only solid and lasting peace between a man and his wife is, doubtless, a separation.
Know the true value of time snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
The world is a country which nobody ever yet knew by description one must travel through it one's self to be acquainted with it.
Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.
Advice is seldom welcome and those who want it the most always like it the least.
Patience is a most necessary quality for business many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request.
Without some dissimulation no business can be carried on at all.
You must look into people as well as at them.
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