If you cannot be free be as free as you can.

A good indignation makes an excellent speech.

Congratulate yourself if you have done something strange, extravagant and broken the monotony.

Character wants room; must not be crowded on by persons, nor be judged from glimpses got in the press of affairs, or on few occasions. It needs perspective, as a great building.

It is noticed, that the consideration of the great periods and spaces of astronomy induces a dignity of mind, and an indifferenceto death.

Few and mean as my gifts may be, I actually am, and do not need for my own assurance or the assurance of my fellows any secondary testimony.

He is a good man, who can receive a gift well. We are either glad or sorry at a gift, and both emotions are unbecoming.