The most violent friendships soonest wear themselves out.
Men of gravity are intellectual stammerers, whose thoughts move slowly.
The way to procure insults is to submit to them. A man meets with no more respect than he exacts.
Genius only leaves behind it the monuments of its strength.
One of the pleasantest things in the world is going on a journey; I can enjoy society in a room; but out of doors, nature is company enough for me. I am then never less alone than when alone.
The public have neither shame or gratitude.