“There is no better proof of a man's being truly good than his desiring to be constantly under the observation of good men.”
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Though men are apt to flatter and exalt themselves with their great achievements, yet these are, in truth, very often owing not so much to design as chance.
If we resist our passions, it is more due to their weakness than our strength.
Our actions seem to have their lucky and unlucky stars, to which a great part of that blame and that commendation is due which is given to the actions themselves.
Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.