The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.

Whenever we attempt to mend the scheme of Providence and to interfere in the Government of the world, we had need be very circumspect lest we do more harm than good.

My refusing to eat flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity.

At twenty years of age the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgment.

I think opinions should be judged by their influences and effects; and if a man holds none that tend to make him less virtuous or more vicious, it may be concluded that he holds none that are dangerous, which I hope is the case with me.

Seek virtue and of that posest, to Providence resign the rest.

There are no ugly loves nor handsome prisons.