Vulgar prejudices are those which arise out of accident, ignorance, or authority; natural prejudices are those which arise out of the constitution of the human mind itself.

It might be argued, that to be a knave is the gift of fortune, but to play the fool to advantage it is necessary to be a learned man.

Conceit is vanity driven from all other shifts, and forced to appeal to itself for admiration.

If our hours were all serene, we might probably take almost as little note of them as the dial does of those that are clouded.

The most silent people are generally those who think most highly of themselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

A hair in the head is worth two in the brush.