Right is more beautiful than private affection, and is compatible with universal wisdom.

Not gold, but only man can make a people great and strong; men who, for truth and honor's sake, stand fast and suffer long.

A man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work and done his best; but what he has said or done otherwise shall give him no peace.

All natural objects make a kindred impression, when the mind is open to their influence.

We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a little joy, then a sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action.

Besides the general infusion of wit to heighten civility, the direct splendor of intellectual power is ever welcome in fine society, as the costliest addition to its rule and its credit.

We dare not trust our wit for making our house pleasant to our friend, so we buy ice cream.