There is no wilderness like a life without friends; friendship multiplies blessings and minimizes misfortunes; it is a unique remedy against adversity, and it soothes the soul.

To oblige people often costs little and helps much.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

Tis much to gain universal admiration; more, universal love.

Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.

Censure is like the lightning which strikes the highest mountains.

There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.