Poverty cannot deprive us of many consolations. It cannot rob us of the affection we have for each other, or degrade us in our own opinion, of in that of any person, whose opinion we ought to value.

There is some comfort in dying surrounded by one's children.

To a generous mind few circumstances are more afflicting than a discovery of perfidy in those whom we have trusted.

To discover depravity in those whom we have loved, is one of the most exquisite tortures to a virtuous mind, and the conviction is often rejected before it is finally admitted.

When justice happens to oppose prejudice, we are apt to believe it virtuous to disobey her.

There is something in the ardour and ingenousness of youth, which is particularly pleasing to the contemplation of an old man, if his feelings have not been entirely corroded by the world.

Sentiment is a disgrace, instead of an ornament, unless it lead us to good actions.