He who reforms himself has done more towards reforming the public than a crowd or noisy, impotent patriots.

The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.

There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive.

Have you ever seen a pedant with a warm heart?

To know yourself you have only to set down a true statement of those that ever loved or hated you.

Softness of smile indicates softness of character.

Avoid him who from mere curiosity asks three questions running about a thing that cannot interest Him.