Misery And Shame Are Nearly Allied.

The Morality Of An Action Depends On The Motive From Which We Act. If I Fling Half A Crown To A Beggar With Intention To Break His Head And He Picks It Up And Buy Victuals With It, The Physical Effect Is Good. But With Respect To Me The Action Is Very Wrong.

Fine Clothes Are Good Only As They Supply The Want Of Other Means Of Procuring Respect.

He That Is Already Corrupt Is Naturally Suspicious, And He That Becomes Suspicious Will Quickly Become Corrupt.

Friendship May Well Deserve The Sacrifice Of Pleasure, Though Not Of Conscience.

The True Art Of Memory Is The Art Of Attention.