Which is more misshapen,--religion without virtue, or virtue without religion?

There is graciousness and a kind of urbanity in beginning with men by esteem and confidence. It proves, at least, that we have long lived in good company with others and with our selves.

The beautiful invariably possesses a visible and a hidden beauty; and it is certain that no style is so beautiful as that which presents to the attentive reader a half-hidden meaning.

To see the world is to judge the judges.

Happy is the man who can do only one thing; in doing it, he fulfills his destiny.

There are some heads which have no windows, and the day can never strike from above; nothing enters from heavenard.

You want to talk to someone; first open your ears.