A rich man cannot enjoy a sound mind nor a sound body without exercise and abstinence; and yet these are truly the worst ingredients of poverty.

Every man, however little, makes a figure in his own eyes.

Men are guided less by conscience than by glory; and yet the shortest way to glory is to be guided by conscience.

Violent passions are formed in solitude. In the busy world no object has time to make a deep impression.

The coward reckons himself cautious, the miser frugal.

Ridicule, which chiefly arises from pride, a selfish passion, is but at best a gross pleasure, too rough an entertainment for those who are highly polished and refined.

Emotions are raised in us, not only by the qualities and actions of others, but also by their feelings. I cannot behold a man in distress, without partaking of his pain; nor in joy, without partaking of his pleasure.