To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail our pride supports us; when we succeed, it betrays us.

To dare to live alone is the rarest courage; since there are many who had rather meet their bitterest enemy in the field, than their own hearts in their closet.

To know exactly how much mischief may be ventured upon with impunity is knowledge sufficient for a little great man.

Those who have resources within themselves, who can dare to live alone, want friends the least, but, at the same time, best knows how to prize them the most. B…