No man is truly great who is great only in his lifetime. The test of Greatness is the page of history. 598
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts. 484
The world judge of men by their ability in their profession, and we judge of ourselves by the same test: for it is on that on which our success in life depends. 580
The dupe of friendship, and the fool of love; have I not reason to hate and to despise myself? Indeed I do; and chiefly for not having hated and despised the world enough. 505
Few things tend more to alienate friendship than a want of punctuality in our engagements. I have known the breach of a promise to dine or sup to break up more than one intimacy. 496
There are no rules for friendship. It must be left to itself. We cannot force it any more than love. 517
To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind. 521
Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone – but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming. 638
Even in the common affairs of life, in love, friendship, and marriage, how little security have we when we trust our happiness in the hands of others! 541
The seat of knowledge is in the head; of wisdom, in the heart. We are sure to judge wrong, if we do not feel right. 2.41K
