I am in love with this green Earth.

Some people have a knack of putting upon you gifts of no real value, to engage you to substantial gratitude. We thank them for nothing.

I am determined that my children shall be brought up in their father's religion, if they can find out what it is.

Credulity is the man's weakness, but the child's strength.

I counsel thee, shut not thy heart, nor thy library.

A man may do very well with a very little knowledge, and scarce be found out in mixed company; everybody is so much more ready to produce his own, than to call for a display of your acquisitions.

I give thee all,-I can no more, Though poor the off'ring be; My heart and lute are all the store That I can bring to thee.