"I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him."

"Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit but the highest form of intelligence."

"General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be."

"Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love."

"It's such a happiness when good people get together."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."