He who, when called upon to speak a disagreeable truth, tells it boldly and has done is both bolder and milder than he who nibbles in a low voice and never ceases nibbling.

He is incapable of a truly good action who finds not a pleasure in contemplating the good actions of others.

There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.

If you see one cold and vehement at the same time, set him down for a fanatic.

Conscience is the sentinel of virtue.

Habit is altogether too arbitrary a master for me to submit to.

Superstition always inspires littleness, religion grandeur of mind; the superstitious raises beings inferior to himself to deities.