When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman.

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

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

Two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings.

Eminent station makes great men more great, and little ones less.

The punishment of a criminal is an example to the rabble; but every decent man is concerned if an innocent person is condemned.

It is in vain to ridicule a rich fool, for the laughers will be on his side.