Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least, you will by such conduct, stand the best chance for such consequences.

Make the best use of both time and money. Add industry and frugal dealings if they pay very well and if you're free to it.

Notwithstanding my experiments with electricity the thunderbolt continues to fall under our noses and beards; and as for the tyrant, there are a million of us still engaged at snatching away his sceptre.

Men's minds do not die with their bodies but are made more happy or miserable after this life according to their actions.

The electrical matter consists of particles extremely subtile, since it can permeate common matter, even the densest metals, with such ease and freedom as not to receive any perceptible resistance.

He that would fish, must venture his bait.

To be proud of virtue, is to poison yourself with the Antidote.