Some men seem remarkable to the world in whom neither their wives nor their valets saw anything extraordinary. Few men have been admired by their servants.

Obstinacy and contention are common qualities, most appearing in, and best becoming, a mean and illiterate soul.

It is an absolute perfection... to get the very most out of one's individuality.

Friendship is a creature formed for a companionship not for a herd.

A wellborn mind that is practiced in dealing with people makes itself thoroughly agreeable by itself. Art is nothing else but thelist and record of the productions of such minds.

There is indeed a certain sense of gratification when we do a good deed that gives us inward satisfaction, and a generous pride that accompanies a good conscience…These testimonies of a good conscience are pleasant; and such a natural pleasure is very beneficial to us; it is the only payment that can never fail. “On Repentance

Once you have decided to keep a certain pile, it is no longer yours; for you can't spend it.