We do not praise others, ordinarily, but in order to be praised ourselves.
Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity.
There are very few things impossible in themselves; and we do not want means to conquer difficulties so much as application and resolution in the use of means.
Our virtues are often, in reality, no better than vices disguised.
We can never be certain of our courage until we have faced danger.
Our temper sets a price upon every gift that we receive from fortune.