All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich

Every man has his devilish minutes.

The mingled incentives which lead to action are often too subtle and lie too deep for us to analyze.

Don't speak evil of someone if you don't know for certain, and if you do know ask yourself, why am I telling it?

Copiousness and simplicity, variety and unity, constitute real greatness of character.

Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.

Strange that cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.