Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves.
To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish.
We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.
An honest Man will receive neither Money nor Praise that is not his due.
I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.
My rule, in which I have always found satisfaction, is, never to turn aside in public affairs through views of private interest; but to go straight forward in doing what appears to me right at the time, leaving the consequences with Providence.