A proud man never shows his pride so much as when he is civil.
Those men who are commended by everybody must be very extraordinary men; or, which is more probable, very inconsiderable men.
As charity covers a multitude of sins before God, so does politeness before men.
True delicacy, as true generosity, is more wounded by an offence from itself--if I may be allowed the expression--than to itself.
Human knowledge is the parent of doubt.
It is not enough that you can form nay, and follow, the most excellent rules for conducting yourself in the world. You must also know when to deviate from them, and where lies the exception.