to diminish expectation is to increase enjoyment.

... there's nothing but quarreling with the women; it's my belief they like it better than victuals and drink.

Never shall I recollect the occasion he gave me of displeasure, without feeling it renewed.

Childhood is never troubled with foresight.

Credulity is the sister of innocence.

To despise riches, may, indeed, be philosophic, but to dispense them worthily, must surely be more beneficial to mankind.

A little alarm now and then keeps life from stagnation.