The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

When the truth offends no one it should come from our lips as naturally as the air we breathe.

To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

Genius speaks only to genius.

To be vain of one's rank or place is to show that one is below it.

The Word of God proves the truth of religion; the corruption of man, its necessity; government, its advantages.