We are deceived if we think that mind and judgment are two different matters: judgment is but the extent of the light of the mind. This light penetrates to the bottom of matters; it remarks all that can be remarked, and perceives what appears imperceptible. Therefore we must agree that it is the extent of the light in the mind that produces all the effects which we attribute to judgment.

We are eager to believe that others are flawed because we are eager to believe in what we wish for.

A man seldom finds people unthankful, as long as he remains in a condition of benefiting them further.

There are more defects in temperament than in the mind.

A small degree of wit, accompanied by good sense, is less tiresome in the long run than a great amount of wit without it.

If it were not for the company of fools, a witty man would often be greatly at a loss.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance