"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."

"Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses."

"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."

"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."

"Forget about the consequences of failure. Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success."

"We succeed in enterprises which demand the positive qualities we possess, but we excel in those which can also make use of our defects."

"'Tis not in mortals to command success, But we'll do more, Sempronius; we'll deserve it."

"Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them."