Most men expose themselves in battle enough to save their honor, few wish to do so more than sufficiently, or than is necessary to make the design for which they expose themselves succeed.

A man often believes himself leader when he is led; as his mind endeavors to reach one goal, his heart insensibly drags him towards another.

We often do shallow good in order to accomplish evil with impunity.

Were we perfectly acquainted with the object, we should never passionately desire it.

Were we faultless, we would not derive such satisfaction from remarking the faults of others.

Repentance is not so much remorse for what we have done as the fear of the consequences.

Too great haste to repay an obligation is a kind of ingratitude.