Pride never sleeps. The principle at least is always awake. An intemperate man is sometimes sober, but a proud man is never humble.

To hint at a fault does more mischief than speaking out; for whatever is left for the imagination to finish will not fail to be overdone.

If we commit any crime, or do any good here, it must be in thought; for our words are few and our deeds none at all.

Life though a short, is a working day. Activity may lead to evil; but inactivity cannot be led to good.

Gentleness is the outgrowth of benignity.

Anger is a violent act, envy a constant habit - no one can be always angry, but he may be always envious.

Where bright imagination reigns, the fine-wrought spirit feels acuter pains.