We own up to minor failings, but only so as to convince others that we have no major ones.

There are some who never would have loved if they never had heard it spoken of.

No matter how brilliant an action, it should not be considered great unless it was the result of a great motive.

A clever man should handle his interests so that each will fall in suitable order of their value.

A man often believes himself leader when he is led; as his mind endeavors to reach one goal, his heart insensibly drags him towards another.

We are always bored by the very people by whom it is vital not to be bored.

Simplicity is a delicate imposition.