For the correct analogy for the mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting.

A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.

It is not the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discovered; but very often an action of small note. An casual remark or joke shall distinguish a person's real character more than the greatest sieges, or the most important battles.

The same intelligence is required to marshal an army in battle and to order a good dinner. The first must be as formidable as possible, the second as pleasant as possible, to the participants.

Moral habits, induced by public practices, are far quicker in making their way into men's private lives, than the failings and faults of individuals are in infecting the city at large.

Choose what is best, and habit will make it pleasant and easy.

It is easy to utter what has been kept silent, but impossible to recall what has been uttered.