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

To be forward to praise others implies either great eminence, that can afford to, part with applause; or great quickness of discernment, with confidence in our own judgments; or great sincerity and love of truth, getting the better of our self-love.

True modesty and true pride are much the same thing: both consist in setting a just value on ourselves - neither more nor less.

Books wind into the heart.

True friendship is self-love at second hand; where, as in a flattering mirror we may see our virtues magnified and our errors softened, and where we may fancy our opinion of ourselves confirmed by an impartial and faithful witness.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Walk groundly, talk profoundly, drink roundly, sleep soundly.