Liberty is the parent of truth, but truth and decency are sometimes at variance. All men and all propositions are to be treated here as they deserve, and there are many who have no claim either to respect or decency.

Madam, before you flatter a man so grossly to his face, you should consider whether or not your flattery is worth his having.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.

Criticism is a study by which men grow important and formidable at very small expense. He whom nature has made weak, and idleness keeps ignorant, may yet support his vanity by the name of a critic.

A blaze first pleases and then tires the sight.

All theory is against free will; all experience is for it.