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.

To give awkwardly is churlishness. The most difficult part is to give, then why not add a smile?

Caprice in woman is the antidote to beauty.

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

Such a great misfortune, not to be able to be alone.

There is a false modesty, which is vanity; a false glory, which is levity; a false grandeur, which is meanness; a false virtue, which is hypocrisy, and a false wisdom, which is prudery.

Favor exalts a man above his equals, but his dismissal from that favor places him below them.