The good opinion of our fellow men is the strongest, though not the purest motive to virtue.

When all run by common consent into vice, none appear to do so.

Wealth is a relative thing since those who have little and want less are richer than those who have much but want more.

Nothing more completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, than straight forward and simple integrity in another.

Pride requires very costly food-its keeper's happiness.

He that has never known adversity is but half acquainted with others, or with himself.

Love is an alliance of friendship and animalism; if the former predominates it is passion exalted and refined; if the latter, gross and sensual.