“I wish to God that you had as much pleasure in following my advice, as I have in giving it to you. ”

“Gratitude is a burden upon our imperfect nature, and we are but too willing to ease ourselves of it, or at least to lighten it as much as we can. ”

“You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.”

“Keep your own secret, and get out other people's.”

“We are really so prejudiced by our educations, that, as the ancients deified their heroes, we deify their madmen.”

“In seeking wisdom thou art wise in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.”

“Absolute power can only be supported by error, ignorance and prejudice. ”