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

Happiness has this essential difference from what is commonly called pleasure, that virtue forms its basis, and virtue being the offspring of reason, may be expected to produce uniformity of effect.

Virtue and taste are nearly the same, for virtue is little more than active taste, and the most delicate affections of each combine in real love.

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

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.

Happiness arises in a state of peace, not of tumult.

Wisdom can boast no higher attainment than happiness.