It is the constant fault and inseparable evil quality of ambition, that it never looks behind it.
Lack of desire is the greatest riches.
Death is sometimes a punishment, often a gift; to many it has been a favor.
The expression of truth is simplicity.
Some pretend want of power to make a competent return; and you shall find in others a kind of graceless modesty, that makes a man ashamed of requiting an obligation, because it is a confession that he has received one.
You can tell the character of every man when you see how he receives praise.