Those that are the loudest in their threats are the weakest in their actions.

Mental pleasures never cloy; unlike those of the body, they are increased by reputation, approved by reflection, and strengthened by enjoyment.

We often regret we did not do otherwise, when that very otherwise would, in all probability, have done for us.

Subtract from many modern poets all that may be found in Shakespeare, and trash will remain.

When millions applaud you seriously ask yourself what harm you have done; and when they disapprove you, what good.

The firmest of friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame.

The seat of perfect contentment is in the head; for every individual is thoroughly satisfied with his own proportion of brains.