Half talent is no talent.

Desire is the uneasiness a man finds in himself upon the absence of anything whose present enjoyment carries the idea of delight with it.

He who purposely cheats his friend would cheat his God.

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

You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing; to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.

The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.

Malice is poisoned by her own venom.