There is a greatness in being generous, and there is only simple justice in satisfying creditors. Generosity is the part of the soul raised above the vulgar.

And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.

Who mix'd reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth: If he had any faults, he has left us in doubt.

Crimes generally punish themselves.

The little mind who loves itself, will wr'te and think with the vulgar; but the great mind will be bravely eccentric, and scorn the beaten road, from universal benevolence.

The ambitious are forever followed by adulation for they receive the most pleasure from flattery.

Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm, unless thou art raw.