Aphorisms

Quarrels would not last long if the fault were only on one side.

He who thinks he can find in himself the means of doing without others is much mistaken; but he who thinks others cannot do without him is still more mistaken.

Backbite: to speak of a man as you find him when he can’t find you.

The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.

The only way to have a friend is to be one.

He that lies down with dogs shall rise up with fleas.

Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.