In life we shall find many men that are great, and some that are good, but very few men that are both great and good.

If we trace the history of most revolutions, we shall find that the first inroads upon the laws have been made by the governors, as often as by the governed.

It has been shrewdly said, that when, men abuse us we should suspect ourselves, and when they praise us, them. It is a rare instance of virtue to despise which censure which we do not deserve; and still more rare to despise praise which we do.

The two most precious things this side of the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other.

True contentment depends not upon what we have; a tub was large enough for Diogenes, but a world was too little for Alexander.

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

By paying our other debts, we are equal with all mankind; but in refusing to pay a debt of revenge, we are superior.