Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Yes, I am proud; I must be proud to see Men not afraid of God, afraid of me.
Whatever is, is right.
True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can.
A tree is a nobler object than a prince in his coronation-robes.