Generosity gives assistance, rather than advice.

Our errors and our controversies, in the sphere of morality, arise sometimes from looking on men as though they could be altogether bad, or altogether good.

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

Generosity gives assistance, rather than advice.

Our virtues are dearer to us the more we have had to suffer for them. It is the same with our children. All profound affection admits a sacrifice.

The character of false wit is that of appearing to depend only upon reason.

Man never rises to great truths without enthusiasm.