There may be talent without position, but there is no position without some kind of talent.

Silence is the best security to the man who distrusts himself.

Some men are like ballads, that are in everyone's mouth a little while.

The only thing constant in life is change

Old people love to give good advice; it compensates them for their inability to set a bad example.

We think very few people sensible, except those who are of our opinion.

The desire which urges us to deserve praise strengthens our good qualities, and praise given to wit, valour, and beauty, tends to increase them.