Envy ought to have no place allowed it in the hearts of people; for the goods of this present world are so vile and low that they are beneath it; and those of the future world are so vast and exalted that they are above it.

When the air balloon was first discovered, some one flippantly asked Dr. Franklin what was the use of it. The doctor answered this question by asking another: "What is the use of a new-born infant? It may become a man."

It is always easy to shut a book, but not quite so easy to get rid of a lettered coxcomb.

Total freedom from error is what none of us will allow to our neighbors; however we may be inclined to flirt a little with such spotless perfection ourselves.

Those graces which from their presumed facility encourage all to attempt an imitation of them, are usually the most inimitable.

No company is preferable to bad. We are more apt to catch the vices of others than virtues, as disease is far more contagious than health.

It is better to have wisdom without learning than learning without wisdom.