All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that.

Attempt easy tasks as if they were difficult, and difficult as if they were easy; in the one case that confidence may not fall asleep, in the other that it may not be dismayed.

Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterward.

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

The great art of giving consists in this: the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated.

Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.

True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island..to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.

Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.

Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

He who finds Fortune on his side should go briskly ahead, for she is won't to favor the bold.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.

Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side.