Pity a thing often avowed, seldom felt; hatred is a thing often felt, seldom avowed.

Men pursue riches under the idea that their possession will set them at ease, and above the world. But the law of association often makes those who begin by loving gold as a servant finish by becoming themselves its slaves; and independence without wealth is at least as common as wealth without independence.

Hurry is the mark of a weak mind, dispatch of a strong one.

Deliberate with caution, but act with decision and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness.

Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her cradle and discards her nurse.

It is with nations as with individuals, those who know the least of others think the highest of themselves; for the whole family of pride and ignorance are incestuous, and mutually beget each other.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery.