Words are often seen hunting for an idea, but ideas are never seen hunting for words.
It is a great deal easier for a man to find a pedigree to fit his virtues than virtues to fit his pedigree.
A good place to visit, but a poor place to stay.
Life is short, but it's long enough to ruin any man who wants to be ruined.
People who have nothing to say are never at a loss in talking.
Man is my brother, and I am nearer related to him through his vices than I am through his virtue.