Diversity, That Is My Motto.

Nothing Is So Dangerous As An Ignorant Friend; A Wise Enemy Is Worth More. [fr., Rien N'est Si Dangereux Qu'un Ignorant Ami; Mieux Vaudrait Un Sage Ennemi.]

Patience And Time Do More Than Strength Or Passion.

We Ought Never To Scoff At The Wretched, For Who Can Be Sure Of Continued Happiness?

Lynx-eyes Toward Our Equals, And Moles To Ourselves. [fr., Lynx Envers Nos Pareils, Et Taupes Envers Nous.]

There's Nothing Sweeter Than A Real Friend: Not Only Is He Prompt To Lend— An Angler Delicate, He Fishes The Very Deepest Of Your Wishes, And Spares Your Modesty The Task His Friendly Aid To Ask. A Dream, A Shadow, Wakes His Fear, When Pointing At The Object Dear.