Every one in a crowd has the power to throw dirt; none out of ten have the inclination.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Men of the greatest genius are not always the most prodigal of their encomiums. But then it is when their range of power is confined, and they have in fact little perception, except of their own particular kind of excellence.

I am always afraid of a fool. One cannot be sure that he is not a knave as well.

He who does nothing renders himself incapable of doing any thing; but while we are executing any work, we are preparing and qualifying ourselves to undertake another.

The most phlegmatic dispositions often contain the most inflammable spirits, as fire is struck from the hardest flints.

The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe from reprisals. And have no hope of rising in their own self esteem but by lowering their neighbors.