I never yet heard man or woman much abused, that I was not inclined to think the better of them; and to transfer any suspicion or dislike, to the person who appeared to take delight in pointing out the defects of a fellow-creature.

National antipathy is the basest, because the most illiberal and illiterate of all prejudices.

we never know the blessings bestowed on us until we are separated from the possession of them.

Beauty of form affects the mind, but then it must be understood that it is not the mere shell that we admire; we are attracted by the idea that this shell is only a beautiful case adjusted to the shape and value of a still more beautiful pearl within. The perfection of outward loveliness is the soul shining through its crystalline covering.

To be truly and really independent is to support ourselves by our own exertions.

He that easily believes rumors has the principle within him to augment rumors. It is strange to see the ravenous appetite with which some devourers of character and happiness fix upon the sides of the innocent and unfortunate.

The flatterer easily insinuates himself into the closet, while honest merit stands shivering in the hall or antechamber.