The world, the wise world, that never is wrong itself, judges always by events. And if he should use me ill, then I shall be blamed for trusting him: if well, O then I did right, to be sure!--But how would my censurers act in my case, before the event justifies or condemns the action, is the question.

The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level.

Over-niceness may be under-niceness.

An acquaintance with the muses, in the education of youth, contributes not a little to soften manners. It gives a delicate turn to the imagination and a polish to the mind.

She who is more ashamed of dishonesty than of poverty will not be easily overcome.

A good man will honor him who lives up to his religious profession, whatever it be.

There are men who think themselves too wise to be religious.