We owe to memory not only the increase of our knowledge, and our progress in rational inquiries, but many other intellectual pleasures

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.

Whatever is proposed, it is much easier to find reasons for rejecting than embracing.

The highest panegyric, therefore, that private virtue can receive, is the praise of servants.

It generally happens that assurance keeps an even pace with ability.

He who would govern his actions by the laws of virtue must regulate his thoughts by those of reason.

Distance either of time or place is sufficient to reconcile weak minds to wonderful relations.