He who, in questions of right, virtue, or duty, sets himself above all ridicule, is truly great, and shall laugh in the end with truer mirth than ever he was laughed at.

Who has a daring eye tell downright truths and downright lies.

What is the elevation of the soul? A prompt, delicate, certain feeling for all that is beautiful, all that is grand; a quick resolution to do the greatest good by the smallest means; a great benevolence joined to a great strength and great humility.

Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers.

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

He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.

How few our real wants, and how vast our imaginary ones!