Who often reads, will sometimes wish to write.

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

Habit with him was all the test of truth; It must be right: I've done it from my youth.

Men of many words sometimes argue for the sake of talking; men of ready tongues frequently dispute for the sake of victory; men in public life often debate for the sake of opposing the ruling party, or from any other motive than the love of truth.

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

Books cannot always please, however good; Minds are not ever craving for their food.

Oh how the passions, insolent and strong, Bear our weak minds their rapid course along; Make us the madness of their will obey; Then die and leave us to our griefs as prey!