I know of no manner of speaking so offensive as that of giving praise, and closing it with an exception.

Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the weakness of an exalted character.

The insupportable labor of doing nothing.

Pleasure seizes the whole man who addicts himself to it, and will not give him leisure for any good office in life which contradicts the gayety of the present hour.

Praise from an enemy is the most pleasing of all commendations.

The world will never be in any manner of order or tranquility until men are firmly convinced that conscience, honor and credit are all in one interest

The person, whom you favored with a loan, if he be a good man, will think himself in your debt after he has paid you.