When men are easy in themselves, they let others remain so.

Never did any soul do good but it came readier to do the same again, with more enjoyment. Never was love or gratitude or bounty practiced but with increasing joy, which made the practicer still more in love with the fair act.

True features make the beauty of a face, and true proportions the beauty of architecture.

Temper, if ungoverned, governs the whole man.

When men are easy in themselves, they let others remain so.

It is the hardest thing in the world to be a good thinker without being a good self examiner.

It is the same with understanding as with eyes; to a certain size and make, just so much light is necessary, and no more. Whatever is beyond brings darkness and confusion.