Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier, or not having been at sea.

No one ever became great by imitation.

Treating your adversary with respect is giving him an advantage to which he is not entitled.

You may translate books of science exactly. ... The beauties of poetry cannot be preserved in any language except that in which it was originally written.

In order that all men might be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.

No man can enjoy happiness without thinking that he enjoys it.

Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in which it is bestowed.