All men are alike in their lower natures; it is in their higher characters that they differ.

Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised.

Dishonesty is a forsaking of permanent for temporary advantages.

It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it its sweetness; it is the affection in a kiss that sanctifies it.

Heaven lent you a soul, Earth will lend a grave.

Dishonest people conceal their faults from themselves as well as others, honest people know and confess them.

There is no tyrant like custom, and no freedom where its edicts are not resisted.