The insolence of wealth will creep out.

We seldom require more to the happiness of the present hour than to surpass him that stands next before us.

There must always be some advantage on one side or the other, and it is better that advantage should be had by talents than by chance.

Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach.

To read, write, and converse in due proportions, is, therefore, the business of a man of letters.

The gloomy and the resentful are always found among those who have nothing to do or who do nothing.

The wretched have no compassion, they can do good only from strong principles of duty.