No weakness of the human mind has more frequently incurred animadversion, than the negligence with which men overlook their own faults, however flagrant, and the easiness with which they pardon them, however frequently repeated.
Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.
The vanity of being known to be trusted with a secret is generally one of the chief motives to disclose it; for, however absurd it may be thought to boast an honour by an act which shows that it was conferred without merit, yet most men seem rather i...
