Most people dislike vanity in others, whatever share they have of it themselves; but I give it fair quarter, wherever I meet with it, being persuaded that it is often productive of good to the possessor, and to others who are within his sphere of action: and therefore, in many cases, it would not be altogether absurd if a man were to thank God for his vanity among the other comforts of life.

Who had deceived thee so often as thyself?

If you would have a faithful servant, and one that you like, serve yourself.

He that pursues two hares at once, does not catch one and lets the other go.

If you want to be loved, love and be loveable.

Hope and faith may be more firmly built upon charity, than charity upon faith and hope.

Love of country is the Mason's deed; world citizenship is his thought.