Sensuality not only debases both body and mind, but dulls the keen edge of pleasure.
A good countenance is a letter of recommendation.
It is much easier to make good men wise, than to make bad men good.
When I mention religion I mean the Christian religion; and not only the Christian religion, but the Protestant religion; and not only the Protestant religion, but the Church of England.
Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.
What was said by the Latin poet of labor--that it conquers all things--is much more true when applied to impudence.