A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
You might believe a good man easily, a great man with pleasure. -Bonum virum facile crederes, magnum libenter
The unknown always passes for the marvellous.