He knows very little of mankind who expects, by any facts or reasoning, to convince a determined party man.

He who, silent, loves to be with us - he who loves us in our silence - has touched one of the keys that ravish hearts.

The worst of faces still is human.

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.

Be certain that he who has betrayed thee once will betray thee again.

The affectation of sanctity is a blotch on the face of piety.

As you treat your body, so your house, your domestics, your enemies, your friends - Dress is a table of your contents.