All his faults are such that one loves him still the better for them.

Whatever mitigates the woes, or increases the happiness of others, is a just criterion of goodness; and whatever injures society at large, or any individual in it, is a criterion of iniquity.

On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting, 'Twas only when he was off, he was acting.

To aim at excellence, our reputation, and friends, and all must be ventured; to aim at the average we run no risk and provide little service.

Tenderness is a virtue.

A man's own heart must ever be given to gain that of another.

Crimes generally punish themselves.