Who is only good that others may know it, and that he may be the better esteemed when 'tis known, who will do well but upon condition that his virtue may be known to men, is one from whom much service is not to be expected.

I have never seen a greater monster or miracle in the world than myself.

Men of simple understanding, little inquisitive and little instructed, make good Christians.

Confidence in others' honesty is no light testimony of one's own integrity.

Our great and glorious masterpiece is to live appropriately.

Friendship is the highest degree of perfection in society.

Is it not better to remain in suspense than to entangle yourself in the many errors that the human fancy has produced? Is it not better to suspend your convictions than to get mixed up in these seditious and quarrelsome divisions?