Aphorisms

Old people like to give good advice, as solace for no longer being able to provide bad examples.

Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.

Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.

Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.

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

We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.

I can resist everything except temptation.