Men the most infamous are fond of fame, And those who fear not guilt yet start at shame.

Keep up appearances; there lies the test. The world will give thee credit for the rest.

Genius is of no country.

The danger chiefly lies in acting well; no crime's so great as daring to excel.

By different methods different men excel, but where is he who can do all things well?

Greatly his foes he dreads, but more his friends; He hurts me most who lavishly commends.

When fiction rises pleasing to the eye, men will believe, because they love the lie; but truth herself, if clouded with a frown, must have some solemn proof to pass her down.