Sterne

How frequently are the honesty and integrity of a man disposed of by a smile or a shrug. How many good and generous actions have been sunk into oblivion by a distrustful look, or stamped with the imputation of bad motives, by a mysterious and seasonable whisper!

Only the brave know how to forgive; it is the most refined and generous pitch of virtue human nature can arrive at.

One may as well be asleep as to read for anything but to improve his mind and morals, and regulate his conduct.

- Sterne