Conceit causes more conversation than wit.

Though confidence is very fine, and makes the future sunny; I want no confidence for mine, I'd rather have the money

In the human heart one generation of passions follows another; from the ashes of one springs the spark of the next.

A readiness to believe ill of others, before we have duly examined it, is the effect of laziness and pride. We are eager to find aculprit, and loath to give ourselves the trouble of examining the crime.

The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune.

Innocence is lucky if it finds the same protection as guilt

Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs.