Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within.

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

A guilty man is punished as an example for the mob; an innocent man convicted is the business of every honest citizen.

The events we most desire do not happen; or, if they do, it is neither in the time nor in the circumstances when they would have given us extreme pleasure.

Even the best intentioned of great men need a few scoundrels around them; there are some things you cannot ask an honest ma to do.

This great misfortune, to be incapable of solitude.

Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life. It is only found in men of sound sense and understanding.