We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.
None are rash when they are not seen by anybody.
Science when well-digested is nothing but good sense and reason.
Politeness has been defined to be artificial good-nature; but we may affirm, with much greater propriety, that good-nature is natural politeness.
To be vain of one's rank or place is to show that one is below it.
Reason shows us our duty; he who can make us love our duty is more powerful than reason itself.