There are some faults which, when well managed, make a greater figure than virtue itself.

Those only are despicable who fear to be despised.

As the great ones of this world are unable to bestow health of body or peace of mind, we always pay too high a price for any good they can do.

We may sooner be brought to love them that hate us, than them that love us more than we would have them do.

Men frequently do good only to give themselves opportunity of doing ill with impunity.

Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end.

Everyone praises his heart, none dare praise their understanding.