Vice, in its true light, is so deformed, that it shocks us at first sight; and would hardly ever seduce us, if it did not at first wear the mask of some virtue.

You must look into people, as well as at them.

Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.

Whatever you do, do it to the purpose; do it thoroughly, not superficially. Go to the bottom of things. Any thing half done, or half known, is in my mind, neither done nor known at all. Nay, worse, for it often misleads.

Absolute power can only be supported by error, ignorance and prejudice.

Style is the dress of thoughts, and let them be ever so just.

Frequent and loud laughter is the characteristic of folly and ill manners.