Ignorance is not lack of intelligence, nor knowledge a proof of genius.

Vice foments war; it is virtue which actually fights. If there were no virtue, we would live in peace forever.

Jealousy is the paralysis of love.

It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise.

Whatever affection we have for our friends or relations, the happiness of others never suffices for our own.

We are so presumptuous that we think we can separate our personal interest from that of humanity, and slander mankind without compromising ourselves.

There is nothing that fear and hope does not permit men to do.