In sovereignty there are no gradations.

Falsehoods of convenience or vanity, falsehoods from which no evil immediately visible ensues, except the general degradation of human testimony, are very lightly uttered, and once uttered are sullenly supported.

Truth, such as is necessary to the reputation of life, is always found where it is honestly sought.

In his comic scenes, Shakespeare seems to produce, without labor, what no labor can improve.

Every man that has felt pain knows how little all other comforts can gladden him to whom health is denied. Yet who is there does not sometimes hazard it for the enjoyment of an hour?

It is wonderful what a difference learning makes upon people even in the common intercourse of life, which does not appear to be much connected with it.

Cunning has effect from the credulity of others, rather than from the abilities of those who are cunning. It requires no extraordinary talents to lie and deceive.