It is dangerous for mortal beauty, or terrestrial virtue, to be examined by too strong a light. The torch of Truth shows much that we cannot, and all that we would not, see.

Courtesy and good-humour are often found with little real worth.

Power is gradually stealing away from the many to the few, because the few are more vigilant and consistent.

He that will enjoy the brightness of sunshine, must quit the coolness of the shade.

Apologies are seldom of any use.

We are not here to sell a parcel of boilers and vats, but the potentiality of growing rich beyond the dreams of avarice.

The synonyme of usury is ruin.