A good thought is indeed a great boon, for which God is to be first thanked; next he who is the first to utter it, and then, in a lesser, but still in a considerable degree, the friend who is the first to quote it to us. Whoever adopts and circulates a just thought, participates in the merit that originated it.

Great warriors, like great earthquakes, are principally remembered for the mischief they have done.

Truth, like the sun, submits to be obscured; but, like the sun, only for a time.

Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them.

Wine is a treacherous friend who you must always be on guard for.

There is probably no hell for authors in the next world - they suffer so much from critics and publishers in this.

Passion looks not beyond the moment of its existence. Better, it says, the kisses of love to day, than the felicities of heaven afar off.