Sexes. One has the look of a wound, the other of something skinned.

Avoid singularity. There may often be less vanity in following the new modes than in adhering to the old ones. It is true that the foolish invent them, but the wise may conform to, instead of contradicting, them.

Lenity is a part of justice; but she must not speak too loud for fear of waking justice.

No one is mediocre who has good sense and good sentiments.

Every legitimate authority should respect its extent and its limits.

To be capable of respect is almost as rare as to be worthy of it.

The dregs may stir themselves as they please; they fall back to the bottom by their own coarseness.