Esteem never makes ingrates.

Repentance is not so much remorse for what we have done as the fear of the consequences.

Esteem never makes ingrates.

It is a common fault never to be satisfied with our fortune, nor dissatisfied with our understanding.

It is much better to learn to deal with the ills we have now than to speculate on those that may befall us.

A woman is faithful to her first lover for a long time - unless she happens to take a second.

A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter.