Poor Britons, there is some good in them after all - they produced an oyster.
Everything that rises sets, and everything that grows, grows old.
They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.
All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.
Ambition drove many men to become false; to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue.