The mind of man is like a clock that is always running down, and requires to be constantly wound up.

We often choose a friend as we do a mistress - for no particular excellence in themselves, but merely from some circumstance that flatters our self-love.

The look of a gentleman is little else than the reflection of the looks of the world.

There is nothing more to be esteemed than a manly firmness and decision of character.

Honesty is one part of eloquence. We persuade others by being in earnest ourselves.

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

The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.