A minute's success pays the failure of years.
The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widespread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.
I'm moving, but don't worry! Someone once told me we're all on the same planet, so I'll be okay!
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.
You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.
I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.