Few men are of one plain, decided color; most are mixed, shaded, and blended; and vary as much, from different situations, as changeable silks do from different lights.

Fear invites danger; concealed cowards insult known ones.

A man's fortune is frequently decided by his first address. If pleasing, others at once conclude he has merit; but if ungraceful, they decide against him.

Violent measures are always dangerous, but, when necessary, may then be looked on as wise. They have, however, the advantage of never being matter of indifference; and, when well concerted, must be decisive.

The nation looked upon him as a deserter, and he shrunk into insignificancy and an earldom.

People hate who makes you feel one's inferiority.

Men are much more unwilling to have their weaknesses and their imperfections known than their crimes.