Look into the world--how often do you behold a sordid wretch, whose straight heart is open to no man's affliction, taking shelterbehind an appearance of piety, and putting on the garb of religion, which none but the merciful and compassionate have a title to wear.
Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.
Injuries come only from the heart.
To write a book is for all the world like humming a song.
An actor should be able to create the universe in the palm of his hand.
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.