A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority.

Gratitude is a species of justice.

Dictionaries are like watches, the worst is better than none and the best cannot be expected to go quite true.

This merriment of parsons is mighty offensive.

Among the numerous stratagems by which pride endeavors to recommend folly to regard, there is scarcely one that meets with less success than affectation, or a perpetual disguise of the real character by fictitious appearances.

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

Profuseness is a cruel and crafty demon, that gradually involves her followers in dependence and debt; that is, fetters them with irons that enter into their souls.