There is nothing, Sir, too little for so little a creature as man. It is by studying little things that we attain the great art of having as little misery and as much happiness as possible.

There can be no friendship without confidence, and no confidence without integrity.

Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

It generally happens that assurance keeps an even pace with ability.

If he really thinks there is no distinction between vice and virtue, when he leaves our houses let us count our spoons.

Your manuscript is both good and original; but the parts that are good are not original, and the parts that are original are not good.

I found you essay to be good and original. However, the part that was original was not good and the part that was good was not original.

Prepare for death, if here at night you roam, and sign your will before you sup from home.

The highest panegyric, therefore, that private virtue can receive, is the praise of servants.

Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.