Lazy people are always anxious to be doing something.
Some are born to invent, others to embellish; but the gilder attracts more attention than the architect.
If people did not compliment one another there would be little society.
All grand thoughts come from the heart.
It is easy to criticize an author, but difficult to appreciate him.
Whatever affection we have for our friends or relations, the happiness of others never suffices for our own.