Whatever is, is right.

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

Whenever I find a great deal of gratitude in a poor man, I take it for granted there would be as much generosity if he were a rich man.

Men must be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown proposed as things forgot.

To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.

True self-love and social are the same.

Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be, In every work regard the writer's end, Since none can compass more than they intend; And if the means be just, the conduct true, Applause, in spite of trivial faults, is due.