Modesty is silent when it would be improper to speak; the humble, without being called upon, never recollects to say anything of himself.

He knows not how to speak who cannot be silent; still less how to act with vigour and decision. - Who hastens to the end is silent: loudness is impotence.

The true friend of truth and good loves them under all forms, but he loves them most under the most simple form.

There is a manner of forgiveness so divine that you are ready to embrace the offender for having called it forth.

Copiousness and simplicity, variety and unity, constitute real greatness of character.

The freer you feel yourself in the presence of another, the more free is he...

He can feel no little wants who is in pursuit of grandeur.