Favor exalts a man above his equals, but his dismissal from that favor places him below them.
The fears of old age disturb us, yet how few attain it?
Manners carry the world for the moment, character for all time.
Genius and great abilities are often wanting; sometimes, only opportunities. Some deserve praise for what they have done; others for what they would have done.
Party loyalty lowers the greatest men to the petty level of the masses.
The most exquisite pleasure is giving pleasure to others.