“To do just the opposite is also a form of imitation”

“Solitude would be ideal if you could pick the people to avoid”

“A weak man has doubts before a decision; a strong man has them afterwards”

“Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessings of heaven”

“Never look backwards or you'll fall down the stairs. ”

“What is the good of drawing conclusions from experience? I don't deny we sometimes draw the right conclusions, but don't we just as often draw the wrong ones?”