Every man bears something within him that, if it were publicly announced, would excite feelings of aversion.

Self-love exaggerates our faults as well as our virtues.

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

Profoundness, genius, spontaneity, merit, nobility, ingenuity, voice propriety, feeling, discernment, sensibility, good taste, great tone, rightness, courtliness, vivacity, boldness, style, freshness, harmony, perfection, imagination, purity, correctness. The greatest writer of all times. God's most astonishing creation.

We are not all equal, nor can we be so.

It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.

There are people who make no mistakes because they never wish to do anything worth doing.