Genius is the gold in the mine, talent is the miner who works and brings it out.

Many minds that have withstood the most severe trials have been broken down by a succession of ignoble cares.

Friends are the thermometer by which we may judge the temperature of our fortunes.

The vices of the rich and great are mistaken for error; and those of the poor and lowly, for crimes.

Only vain people wage war against the vanity of others.

People are always willing to follow advice when it accords with their own wishes.

The infirmities of genius are often mistaken for its privileges.