One of our statesmen said, "The curse of this country is eloquent men."

Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions.

The eye of prudence may never shut.

A man is a god in ruins.

The reason why any one refuses his assent to your opinion, or his aid to your benevolent design, is in you: he refuses to accept you as a bringer of truth, because, though you think you have it, he feels that you have it not. You have not given him the authentic sign.

A beautiful behavior is better than a beautiful form; it gives a higher pleasure than statues or pictures; it is the finest of fine arts.

Common sense is as rare as genius.