The relief of enemies has a tendency to unite mankind in fraternal affection.

Dogs have not the power of comparing. A dog will take a small piece of meat as readily as a large, when both are before him.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

All is not gold that glitters, as we have often been told; and the adage is verified in your place and my favour; but if what happens does not make us richer, we must bid it welcome, if it makes us wiser.

It is not true that people are naturally equal for no two people can be together for even a half an hour without one acquiring an evident superiority over the other.

There are two types of knowledge. One is knowing a thing. The other is knowing where to find it.

Books that you may carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are the most useful after all.