Dr. Johnson has said that the chief glory of a country arises from its authors. But then that is only as they are oracles of wisdom; unless they teach virtue, they are more worthy of a halter than of the…

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Nobility, without virtue, is a fine setting without a gem.

Nobility, without virtue, is a fine setting without a gem.

The mob is a sort of bear; while your ring is through its nose, it...

The mob is a sort of bear; while your ring is through its nose, it...

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

People do not always understand the motives of sublime conduct, and when they are astonished...

People do not always understand the motives of sublime conduct, and when they are astonished...

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of...

Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of...

The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.

The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.

Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle...

Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle...