Greatness is great power, producing great effects. It is not enough that a man has great power in himself, he must shew it to all the world in a way that cannot be hid or gainsaid.

Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.

Nothing gives such a blow to friendship as the detecting another in an untruth. It strikes at the root of our confidence ever after.

Let a man's talents or virtues be what they may, he will only feel satisfaction in his society as he is satisfied in himself.

Diffidence and awkwardness are antidotes to love.

There is nothing good to be had in the country, or if there is, they will not let you have it.

Our friends are generally ready to do everything for us, except the very thing we wish them to do.