As evacuation eases the body, so occasional ejectment of passion seems to appease the agonies of the soul, and dispose to tranquility the agitations of the heart.

Chastity is oftener owing to diffidence and shame, than to fortitude of reason or virtue.

Some men are tempted to violate secrecy from the uneasiness secrecy gives them, and others, merely to impress you with the extent of their confidence.

The character of giving advice often makes us accountable for the conduct of those we advise.

There are two things which a man should scrupulously avoid: giving advice that he would not follow, and asking advice when he is determined to pursue his own opinion.

Instead of loving your enemies, have no enemies to love.

A readiness to excuse some faults, shows a disposition to commit others.