Poverty is the test of civility and the touchstone of friendship.

A distinction has been made between acuteness and subtlety of understanding. This might be illustrated by saying that acuteness consists in taking up the points or solid atoms, subtlety in feeling the air of truth.

Diffidence and awkwardness are antidotes to love.

He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others.

The only vice that cannot be forgiven is hypocrisy. The repentance of a hypocrite is itself hypocrisy.

Nothing is more unjust or capricious than public opinion.

No young man ever thinks he shall die.