Every man depends on the quantity of sense, wit, or good manners he brings into society for the reception he meets with in it.

A proud man is satisfied with his own good opinion, and does not seek to make converts to it.

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.

There is something captivating in spirit and intrepidity, to which, we often yield as to a resistless power; nor can he reasonably expect, the confidence of others who too apparently distrusts himself.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

Death is the greatest evil, because it cuts off hope.

Man is a make-believe animal: he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part.