Affliction is a school of virtue; it corrects levity, and interrupts the confidence of sinning.

Affliction is a school of virtue; it corrects levity, and interrupts the confidence of sinning.

Few consider how much we are indebted to government, because few can represent how wretched mankind would be without it.

A very prosperous people, flushed with great victories and successes, are seldom so pious, so humble, so just, or so provident as to perpetuate their happiness.

It's attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning.

It is impossible to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyments of this.

The smallest act of charity shall stand us in great stead.