The shame that arises from praise which we do not deserve often makes us do things we should otherwise never have attempted.

Silence is the best tactic for he who distrusts himself.

Whilst weakness and timidity keep us to our duty, virtue has often all the honor.

Virtue would not make such advances if there were not a little vanity to keep it company.

Sometimes a fool has talent, but never judgment.

There is at least as much eloquence in the voice, eyes, and air of a speaker as in his choice of words.

One forgives to the degree that one loves.