Speaking is half his that speaks, and half his that hears.

Whatever is preached to us, and whatever we learn, we should still remember that it is man that gives, and man that receives; it is a mortal hand that presents it to us, it is a mortal hand that accepts it.

If there is such a thing as a good marriage, it is because it resembles friendship rather than love.

Our own peculiar human condition is that we are as fit to be laughed at as able to laugh.

No pleasure has any savor for me without communication.

Wisdom has its excesses, and has no less need of moderation than folly.

You have your face bare; I am all face.