The life of man is but a succession of vain hopes and groundless fears.
The severity of the laws prevents their execution.
Success in the majority of circumstances depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed.
To love to read is to exchange hours of ennui for hours of delight.
When virtue is banished, ambition invades the minds of those who are disposed to receive it and avarice possesses the whole community.
The spirit of commerce... renders every man willing to live on his own property...& prevents the growth of luxury.