The mind of man is this world's true dimension; and knowledge is the measure of the mind.

I hardly know so true a mark of a little mind as the servile imitation of others.

Unbecoming forwardness oftener proceeds from ignorance than impudence.

True joy is only hope put out of fear.

The mind of man is this world's true dimension; and knowledge is the measure of the mind.

True delicacy, as true generosity, is more wounded by an offence from itself--if I may be allowed the expression--than to itself.

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.