A pedant holds more to instruct us with what he knows, than of what we are ignorant.

The happiness of the tender heart is increased by what it can take away from the wretchedness of others.

It is almost impossible to find those who admire us entirely lacking in taste.

Our interests are grains of opium to our consciences, but they only put it to sleep for a terrible awakening.

Do not crowd the understanding; it can comprehend so much and no more. A pint pot will not contain the measure of a quart.

It is easy to be virtuous in prospective.

The weak-minded man is the slave of his vices and the dupe of his virtues.