Life is not measured by the time we live.

To show the world what long experience gains, requires not courage, though it calls for pains; but at life's outset to inform mankind is a bold effort of a valiant mind.

With eye upraised his master's look to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man: The rich man's guardian and the poor man's friend, The only creature faithful to the end.

Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved.

'T was good advice, and meant, my son, Be good.

Oh, rather give me commentators plain, Who with no deep researches vex the brain; Who from the dark and doubtful love to run, And hold their glimmering tapers to the sun.

Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations.