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

Evasions are the common shelter of the hard-hearted, the false, and impotent, when called upon to assist; the real great alone plan instantaneous help, even when their looks or words presage difficulties.

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

She neglects her heart who too closely studies her glass.

The creditor whose appearance gladdens the heart of a debtor may hold his head in sunbeams and his foot on storms.

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

Every man has his devilish minutes.