He cannot be strict in judging, who does not wish others to be strict judges of himself.

Judge not by the number, but by the weight.

There is a difference between justice and consideration in one's relations to one's fellow men. It is the function of justice not to do wrong to one's fellow men of considerateness, not to wound their feelings.

The whole glory of virtue resides in activity.

Every man should bear his own grievances rather than detract from the comforts of another.

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

A thankful heart is the greatest virtue.