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

Tyrants have not yet discovered any chains that can fetter the mind.

Too high an appreciation of our own talents is the chief cause why experience preaches to us all in vain.

Duke Chartres used to boast that no man could have less real value for character than himself, yet he would gladly give twenty thousand pounds for a good one, because he could immediately make double that sum by means of it.

It is not so difficult a task as to plant new truths, as to root out old errors

Silence is less injurious than a weak reply.

Is there anything more tedious than the often repeated tales of the old and forgetful?