Too much liberty leads both men and nations to slavery.
There is wickedness in the intention of wickedness, even though it be not perpetrated in the act.
Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth.
Friendship embraces innumerable ends; turn where you will it is ever at your side; no barrier shuts it out; it is never untimely and never in the way.
Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.
All things tend to corrupt perverted minds.