A good indignation brings out all one's powers.

The man of genius inspires us with a boundless confidence in our own powers.

The only gift is a portion of thyself. . . the poet brings his poem; the shepherd his lamb. . .

Then [good manners] must be inspired by the good heart. There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.

Doing well is the result of doing good. That's what capitalism is all about.

Good men must not obey the laws too well.