Whoever would be wise should read the Proverbs; whoever would be holy should read the Psalms.

How few there are who are furnished with abilities sufficient to recommend their actions to the admiration of the world, and distinguish themselves from the rest of mankind.

There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy

Of all the affections which attend human life, the love of glory is the most ardent.

It has been a sort of maxim, that the greatest art is to conceal art; but I know not how, among some people we meet with, their greatest cunning is to appear cunning.

The praise of an ignorant man is only good-will, and you should receive his kindness as he is a good neighbor in society, and not as a good judge of your actions in point of fame and reputation.

There is hardly that person to be found who is not more concerned for the reputation of wit and sense, than honesty and virtue.