It is one of my favorite thoughts that God manifests Himself to men in all the wise, good, humble, generous, great, and magnanimous men.

The more any one speaks of himself, the less he likes to hear another talked of.

Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship.

The conscience is more wise than science.

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

It is a poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, mien, inventions and actions of others.

Those who speak always and those who never speak are equally unfit for friendship. A food proportion of the talent of listening and speaking is the base of social virtues.