To confess a fault freely is the next thing to being innocent of it.

An angry father is most cruel toward himself.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Speech is the mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so he is.

All delay is helpful, but it does produce wisdom.

No one reaches a high position without daring.

It is bad advice that cannot be changed.

Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.

Patience is a remedy for every sorrow.

Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.