There are few defects in our nature so glaring as not to be veiled from observation by politeness and good-breeding.

There are few defects in our nature so glaring as not to be veiled from observation by politeness and good-breeding.

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

Where religion speaks, reason has only a right to hear.

We rise to fortune by successive steps; we descend by only one.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

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