We give nothing so freely as advice.

Innocence is lucky if it finds the same protection as guilt

A wise man should order his interests, and set them all in their proper places. This order is often troubled by greed, which putsus upon pursuing so many things at once that, in eagerness for matters of less consideration, we grasp at trifles, and let go things of greater value.

Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an agreeable manner.

The largest ambition has the least appearance of ambition when it meets with an absolute impossibility in compassing its object.

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

As it is the characteristic of great wits to say much in few words, so small wits seem to have the gift of speaking much and saying nothing.