By paying our other debts, we are equal with all mankind; but in refusing to pay a debt of revenge, we are superior.

It is far more easy to acquire a fortune like a knave, than to expend it, like a gentleman.

Accustom yourself to submit on all and every occasion, and on the most minute, no less than on the most important circumstances of life, to a small present evil, to obtain a greater distant good. This will give decision, tone, and energy to the mind, which, thus disciplined, will often reap victory from defeat and honor from repulse.

Of all the marvelous works of God, perhaps the one angels view with the most supreme astonishment, is a proud man.

Where we cannot invent, we may at least improve; we may give somewhat of novelty to that which was old, condensation to that which was diffuse, perspicuity to that which was obscure, and currency to that which was recondite.

Time ... advances like the slowest tide, but retreats like the swiftest torrent.

Happiness ... leads none of us by the same route.