Nothing can be more wounding to a spirit not ungenerous, than a generous forgiveness.

Those commands of superiors which are contrary to our first duties are not to be obeyed.

The first vice of the first woman was curiosity, and it runs through the whole sex.

Though a censure lies against those who are poor and proud, yet is Pride sooner to be forgiven in a poor person than in a rich one; since in the latter it is insult and arrogance; in the former, it may be a defense against temptations to dishonesty; and, if manifested on proper occasions, may indicate a natural bravery of mind, which the frowns of fortune cannot depress.

It may be very generous in one person to offer what it would be ungenerous in another to accept.

Parents cannot expect advice to have the same force upon their children as experience has upon themselves.

Honesty is good sense, politeness, amiableness,--all in one.