A well-read fool is the most pestilent of blockheads; his learning is a flail which he knows not how to handle, and with which he breaks his neighbor's shins as well as his own. Keep a fellow of this description at arm's length, as you value the integrity of your bones.

There are few persons of greater worth than their reputation; but how many are there whose worth is far short of their reputation!

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

It is hardly possible to suspect another without having in one's self the seeds of baseness the party is accused of.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Politeness has been defined to be artificial good-nature; but we may affirm, with much greater propriety, that good-nature is natural politeness.

Some like to understand what they believe in. Others like to believe in what they understand.