None are rash when they are not seen by anybody.

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

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

Those who ought to be secure from calumny are generally those who avoid it least.

The earliest desire of succeeding is almost always a prognostic of success.

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

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.