It has been well observed that the tongue discovers the state of the mind no less than that of the body; but in either case, before the philosopher or the physician can judge, the patient must open his mouth.

The man of pleasure, by a vain attempt to be more happy than any man can be, is often more miserable than most men are.

The brightest thunder-bolt is elicited from the darkest storm.

Men will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it, die for it; anything but live for it.

Hope is a prodigal young heir, and experience is his banker.

Philosophy is a bully that talks loud when the danger is at a distant; but, the moment she is pressed hard by an enemy, she is nowhere to be found and leaves the brunt of the battle to be fought by her steady, humble comrade, religion.

When millions applaud you seriously ask yourself what harm you have done; and when they disapprove you, what good.