There is some magic in wealth, which can thus make persons pay their court to it, when it does not even benefit themselves.

Virtue and taste are nearly the same, for virtue is little more than active taste, and the most delicate affections of each combine in real love.

There is some magic in wealth, which can thus make persons pay their court to it, when it does not even benefit themselves.

The world ridicules a passion which it seldom feels; its scenes, and its interests, distract the mind, deprave the taste, corrupt the heart, and love cannot exist in a heart that has lost the meek dignity of innocence.

When the mind has once begun to yield to the weakness of superstition, trifles impress it with the force of conviction.

Sentiment is a disgrace, instead of an ornament, unless it lead us to good actions.

There is some comfort in dying surrounded by one's children.