Some Would Be Sages If They Did

A Bad Manner Spoils Everything, Even Reason And Justice; A Good One Supplies Everything, Gilds A No, Sweetens A Truth, And Adds A Touch Of Beauty To Old Age Itself.

The Sage Never Seems To Know His Own Merits, For Only By Not Noticing Them Can You Call Others' Attention To Them.

Many Have Had Their Greatness Made For Them By Their Enemies.

The Crutch Of Time Accomplishes More Than The Club Of Hercules.

Aspire Rather To Be A Hero Than Merely Appear One.