Good advice is something a man gives when he is too old to set a bad example.

The strongest symptom of wisdom in man is his being sensible of his own follies.

If there be a love pure and free from the admixture of our other passions, it is that which lies hidden in the bottom of our heart, and which we know not ourselves.

Self-love, as it happens to be well or ill conducted, constitutes virtue and vice.

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.

Narrow minds think nothing right that is above their own capacity.

If we are to judge of love by its consequences, it more nearly resembles hatred than friendship.