Fame - a few words upon a tombstone, and the truth of those not to be depended on.

In politics, merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised, like a target, to a position to be fired at.

Tranquil pleasures last the longest; we are not fitted to bear the burden of great joys.

The greatest events of an age are its best thoughts. Thought finds its way into action.

The loss of a beloved connection awakens an interest in Heaven before unfelt.

Truth, like the sun, submits to be obscured; but, like the sun, only for a time.

Example has far more followers than reason.