We talk on principal, but act on motivation.

Cats like men are flatterers.

Great men lose somewhat of their greatness by being near us; ordinary men gain much.

Nations, like individuals, interest us in their growth.

Truth sometimes corner unawares upon Caution, and sometimes speaks in public as unconsciously as in a dream.

My thoughts are my company; I can bring them together, select them, detain them, dismiss them.

We talk on principal, but act on motivation.