The dread of criticism is the death of genius.
The proverb answers where the sermon fails.
To make punishments efficacious, two things are necessary. They must never be disproportioned to the offence, and they must be certain.
He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.
Our true acquisitions lie only in our charities - we gain only as we give.
There is no doubt such a thing as chance, but I see no reason why Providence should not make use of it.