A perfect judge will read each word of wit with the same spirit that its author writ.

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.

The villain's censure is extorted praise.

All nature's diff'rence keeps all nature's peace.

Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.

We think our fathers fools, so wise we grow. Our wiser sons, no doubt will think us so.