Words are the dress of thoughts; which should no more be presented in rags, tatters, and dirt than your person should.

I wish... that you had as much pleasure in following my advice, as I have in giving it.

To know a little of anything gives neither satisfaction nor credit, but often brings disgrace or ridicule.

I would have all intoleration intolerated in its turn.

Words are the dress of thoughts; which should no more be presented in rags, tatters, and dirt than your person should.

It is often more necessary to conceal contempt than resentment; the former is never forgiven, but the later is sometimes forgotten.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.