That man, we may be sure, is a person of true worth, whom those who envy him most are yet forced to praise.

Some disguised deceits counterfeit truth so perfectly that not to be taken in by them would be an error of judgment.

Many people despise wealth, but few know how to give it away.

There is at least as much eloquence in the voice, eyes, and air of a speaker as in his choice of words.

Our actions are like the terminations of verses, which we rhyme as we please.

It seems that nature, which has so wisely disposed our bodily organs with a view to our happiness, has also bestowed on us pride, to spare us the pain of being aware of our imperfections.

Esteem never makes ingrates.