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

Strange that cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.

Who in the same given time can produce more than others has vigor; who can produce more and better, has talents; who can produce what none else can, has genius.

Who partakes in another's joys is a more humane character than he who partakes in his griefs.

He who seeks to imbitter innocent pleasure has a cancer in his heart.

His calumny is not only the greatest benefit a rogue can confer on us, but the only service he will perform for nothing.

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.