People talk as if the act of death made a complete change in the nature, as well as in the condition of man. Death is the vehicle to another state of being, but possesses no power to qualify us for that state. In conveying us to a new world it does not give us a new heart.

The wretch who digs the mine for bread, or ploughs, that others may be fed, feels less fatigued than that decreed to him who cannot think or read.

To those who know thee not, no words can paint! And those who know thee, know all words are faint!

It is a part of Christianity to convert every natural talent to a religious use.

Anger is a violent act, envy a constant habit - no one can be always angry, but he may be always envious.

The ingenuity of self-deception is inexhaustible.

If I wanted to punish an enemy, it should be by fastening on him the trouble of constantly hating somebody.