People are not soured by misfortune, but by the reception they meet with in it.

There is nothing more likely to drive a man mad, than the being unable to get rid of the idea of the distinction between right and wrong, and an obstinate, constitutional preference of the true to the agreeable.

Confidence gives a fool the advantage over a wise man.

The temple of fame stands upon the grave: the flame that burns upon its altars is kindled from the ashes of great men.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

We trifle with, make sport of, and despise those who are attached to us, and follow those that fly from us.

We are cold to others only when we are dull in ourselves.