Solitude is the best nurse of wisdom.
An English man does not travel to see English men.
Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, Slavery," said I, "still thou art a bitter draught.
Positiveness is a most absurd foible. If you are in the right, it lessens your triumph; if in the wrong, it adds shame to your defeat.
Writings may be compared to wine. Sense is the strength, but wit the flavor.
Injuries come only from the heart.