The true worth of a soul is revealed as much by the motive it attributes to the actions of others as by its own deeds.

The great chastisement of a knave is not to be known, but to know himself.

In giving alms, let us rather look at the needs of the poor than his claim to your charity.

Another life, if it were not better than this, would be less a promise than a threat.

We are told to walk noiselessly through the world, that we may waken neither hatred, nor envy; but, alas! what can we do when they never sleep!

It requires less character to discover the faults of others, than to tolerate them.

Do you know a young and beautiful woman who is not ready to flirt-just a little?