No one ever became great by imitation.

A mere literary man is a dull man; a man who is solely a man of business is a selfish man; but when literature and commerce are united, they make a respectable man.

Those who have no power to judge of past times but by their own, should always doubt their conclusions

He that applauds him who does not deserve praise, is endeavoring to deceive the public; he that hisses in malice or sport, is an oppressor and a robber.

Every man's affairs, however little, are important to himself.

Of those that spin out trifles and die without a memorial, many flatter themselves with high opinions of their own importance, and imagine that they are every day adding some improvement to human life.

Patron: One who countenances, supports or protects. Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence, and is repaid in flattery.