Principle is a passion for truth.

We can be said only to fulfil our destiny in the place that gave us birth. I should on this account like well enough to spend the whole of my life in travelling abroad, if I could anywhere borrow another life to spend afterwards at home!

To think ill of mankind and not wish ill to them, is perhaps the highest wisdom and virtue.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

Well I've had a happy life.

The person whose doors I enter with most pleasure, and quit with most regret, never did me the smallest favor.

Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.