Take from a man his reputation for probity, and the more shrewd and clever he is, the more hated and mistrusted he becomes.

Victory is by nature insolent and haughty.

Every generous action loves the public view; yet no theatre for virtue is equal to a consciousness of it.

It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a sad thing to be grieved when grief can do no good.

The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory.

The Intellect engages us in the pursuit of Truth. The Passions impel us to Action.

That he who hath the loan of money has not repaid it, and he who has repaid has not the loan; but he who has acknowledged a kindness has it still, and he who has a feeling of it has requited it.