If some persons died, and others did not die, death would be a terrible affliction.

It is motive alone that gives real value to the actions of men, and disinterestedness puts the cap to it.

A man of moderate Understanding, thinks he writes divinely: A man of good Understanding, thinks he writes reasonably.

Envy and hatred go together. Mutually strengthened by the fact pursue the same object.

To endeavor to forget anyone is a certain way of thinking of nothing else.

When a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and manly thoughts, seek for no other test of its excellence. It is good, and made by a good workman.

We perceive when love begins and when it declines by our embarrassment when alone together.