Character

A man's true state of power and riches is to be in himself

To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old age

Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age

A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road

Down on your knees, and thank heaven, fasting, for a good man's love

Tell me who admires and loves you, and I will tell you who you are.

If you want to be loved, be lovable

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men

All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.

Every man over forty is a scoundrel

Pride, envy, avarice - these are the sparks have set on fire the hearts of all men

Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity

Good nature is more agreeable in conversation than wit, and gives a certain air to the countenance which is more amiable than beauty

Nothing is more amiable than true modesty, and nothing more contemptible than the false

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine

The man, most man, works best for men: and, if most man indeed, he gets his manhood plainest from his soul

Best be yourself, imperial, plain and true!

Human nature is above all things lazy

Any mind that is capable of real sorrow is capable of good

The only fault's with time; all men become good creatures: but so slow!