The pleasantest part of a man's life is generally that which passes in courtship, provided his passion be sincere, and the party beloved kind with discretion. Love, desire, hope, all the pleasing emotions of the soul, rise in the pursuit.

Prejudice and self-sufficiency naturally proceed from inexperience of the world, and ignorance of mankind.

It is odd to consider the connection between despotism and barbarity, and how the making one person more than man makes the rest less.

There is not a more unhappy being than a superannuated idol.

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Title and ancestry render a good man more illustrious, but an ill one more contemptible.

Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.