Vice foments war; it is virtue which actually fights. If there were no virtue, we would live in peace forever.
Activity makes more men's fortunes than cautiousness.
Hope animates the wise, and lures the presumptuous and indolent who repose inconsiderately on her promises.
Give help rather than advice.
All grand thoughts come from the heart.
We are so presumptuous that we think we can separate our personal interest from that of humanity, and slander mankind without compromising ourselves.