A vain man finds his account in speaking good or evil of himself.

There is what is called the highway to posts and honor, and there is a cross and by way, which is much the shortest.

Cunning is none of the best nor worst qualities; it floats between virtue and vice; there is scarce any exigence where it may not, and perhaps ought not to be supplied by prudence.

The spendthrift robs his heirs the miser robs himself.

Wit is the god of moments, but Genius is the god of ages.

If you suppress the exorbitant love of pleasure and money, idle curiosity, iniquitous pursuits and wanton mirth, what a stillness would there be in the greatest cities.

If you wish to be held in esteem, you must ssociate only with those who estimable.