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

There is some virtue in almost every vice, except hypocrisy; and even that, while it is a mockery of virtue, is at the same time a compliment to it.

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

I like a friend the better for having faults that one can talk about.

The most rational cure after all for the inordinate fear of death is to set a just value on life.

Those who can command themselves command others.

We go on a journey to be free of all impediments; to leave ourselves behind much more than to get rid of others