There is nothing so clear-sighted and sensible as a noble mind in a low estate.

In his fairy dreams of war [Thaddeus] always made conquest the sure end of his battles.

Nobility, without virtue, is a fine setting without a gem

A sincere acquaintance with ourselves teaches us humility; and from humility springs that benevolence which compassionates the transgressors we condemn, and prevents the punishments we inflict from themselves partaking of crime, in being rather the wreakings of revenge than the chastisements of virtue.

The fruition of what is unlawful must be followed by remorse. The core sticks in the throat after the apple is eaten, and the sated appetite loathes the interdicted pleasure for which innocence was bartered.

The pure in heart are slow to credit calumnies, because they hardly comprehend what motives can be inducements to the alleged crimes.

Happiness is not perfected until it is shared.