An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere.

While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement will dissipate the remains of it.

If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone. A man should keep his friendships in constant repair.

Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.

Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not original and the part that is original is not good.

I have found you an argument: but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.

I would rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.