A Resolution Never To Deceive

Most Men, Like Plants, Possess Hidden Qualities Which Chance Discovers.

Too Great Haste To Repay An Obligation Is A Kind Of Ingratitude.

There Is A Kind Of Elevation Which Does Not Depend On Fortune; It Is A Certain Air Which Distinguishes Us, And Seems To Destine Us For Great Things; It Is A Price Which We Imperceptibly Set Upon Ourselves.

Our Temper Sets A Price Upon Every Gift That We Receive From Fortune.

Men Frequently Do Good Only To Give Themselves Opportunity Of Doing Ill With Impunity.