To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest bond of friendship.
The soul is the captain and ruler of the life of morals.
It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
Poor Britons, there is some good in them after all - they produced an oyster.
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.
In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.