You will see in this my notion of good works, that I am far from expecting to merit heaven by them. By heaven we understand a state of happiness, infinite in degree, and eternal in duration. I can do nothing to deserve such rewards... Even the mixed imperfect pleasures we enjoy in this world, are rather from God's goodness than our merit, how much more such happiness of heaven!

Our necessities never equal our wants.

Virtue and Happiness are Mother and Daughter.

To bear other people's afflictions, everyone has courage and enough to spare.

Industry pays debts, while despair increases them.

The good or ill hap of a good or ill life, is the good or ill choice of a good or ill wife.

Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?