The mind's direction is more important than its progress.
To the liberal ideas of the age must be opposed the moral ideas of all ages.
The simple-hearted and sincere never do more than half deceive themselves.
Of what delights are we deprived by our excesses!
Grace imitates modesty, as politeness imitates kindness.
Thoughts there are, that need no embodying, no form, no expression. It is enough to hint at them vaguely; a word, and they are heard and seen.