Thinkers are scarce as gold; but he whose thoughts embrace all his subject, and who pursues it uninterruptedly and fearless of consequences, is a diamond of enormous size.

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

Conscience is the sentinel of virtue.

Half talent is no talent.

If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you already know.

Vociferation and calmness of character seldom meet in the same person.

Women are proverbially credulous.