Logic is the art of convincing us some truth.

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 all covet wealth, but not its perils.

Every man is valued in this world as he shows by his conduct that he wishes to be valued.

The great charm of conversation consists less in the display of one's own wit and intelligence than in the power to draw forth the resources of others.

There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking.

Outward simplicity befits ordinary men, like a garment made to measure for them; but it serves as an adornment to those who have filled their lives with great deeds: they might be compared to some beauty carelessly dressed and thereby all the more attractive.