Apothegms are the most infallible mirror to represent a man truly what he is.

Where two discourse, if the anger of one rises, he is the wise man who lets the contest fall.

Books delight to the very marrow of one's bones. They speak to us, consult with us, and join with us in a living and intense intimacy.

As those that pull down private houses adjoining to the temples of the gods, prop up such parts as are contiguous to them; so, in undermining bashfulness, due regard is to be had to adjacent modesty, good-nature and humanity.

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

A fool cannot hold his tongue.

The human heart becomes softened by hearing of instances of gentleness and consideration.