Smallness of mind is the cause of stubbornness, and we do not credit readily what is beyond our view.

Eloquence resides as much in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the expression of the face, as in the choice of words.

Our repentances are generally not so much a concern and remorse for the harm we have done, as a fear of the harm we may have brought upon ourselves.

Innocence does not find near so much protection as guilt.

In the human heart there is a ceaseless birth of passions, so that the destruction of one is almost always the establishment of another.

We come altogether fresh and raw into the several stages of life, and often find ourselves without experience, despite our years.

The reason why lovers are never bored together is that they are always talking of themselves.