"Hypocrisy, of course, delights in the most sublime speculations; for, never intending to go beyond speculation, it costs nothing to have it magnificent."

"The greatest crimes are not committed by 'hot and passionate' men, but by 'cold and deliberate' ones."

"Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other."

"The operation of opinion is slow and gradual, but it is sure."

"The concessions of the proud are always made with an ill grace."