Reason deceives us; conscience, never.
The passions are the voice of the body.
A man who is not a fool can rid himself of every folly except vanity.
People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little.
The infant, on opening his eyes, ought to see his country, and to the hour of his death never lose sight of it.
Remorse sleeps during prosperity but awakes bitter consciousness during adversity.