The measure of great men should always be measured by the means they have used to acquire it.

The boldest stroke and best act of friendship is not to disclose our own failings to a friend, but to show him his own.

Selfishness is the grand moving principle of nine-tenths of our actions.

Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended.

If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.

The mark of extraordinary merit is to see those most envious of it constrained to praise.

It is easier to understand mankind in general than any individual man.