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.

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

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

He also has energy who cannot be deprived of it.

How few our real wants, and how vast our imaginary ones!

There is a manner of forgiveness so divine that you are ready to embrace the offender for having called it forth.

Half talent is no talent.