I never trust people's assertions, I always judge of them by their actions.

I never trust people's assertions, I always judge of them by their actions.

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

What are riches - grandeur - health itself, to the luxury of a pure conscience, the health of the soul; - and what the sufferings of poverty, disappointment, despair - to the anguish of an afflicted one!

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

To discover depravity in those whom we have loved, is one of the most exquisite tortures to a virtuous mind, and the conviction is often rejected before it is finally admitted.

At first a small line of inconceivable splendour emerged on the horizon, which, quickly expanding, the sun appeared in all of his glory, unveiling the whole face of nature, vivifying every colour of the landscape, and sprinkling the dewy earth with glittering light.