It is, generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles, and designs.

Religious persecution may shield itself under the guise of a mistaken and over-zealous piety.

The perfection of conversation is not to play a regular sonata, but, like the AEolian harp, to await the inspiration of the passing breeze.

If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.

An entire life of solitude contradicts the purpose of our being, since death itself is scarcely an idea of more terror.

Great men are never sufficiently shown but in struggles.

Gambling is a principle inherent in human nature.