After all that corrupt poets, and more corrupt philosophers, have told us of the blandishments of pleasure, and of its tendency to soften the temper and humanize the affections, it is certain, that nothing hardens the heart like excessive and unbounded luxury; and he who refuses the fewest gratifications to his own voluptuousness, will generally be found the least susceptible of tenderness for the wants of others.

The world does not require so much to be informed as to be reminded.

The misfortune is, that religious learning is too often rather considered as an act of the memory than of the heart and affections; as a dry duty, rather than a lively pleasure.

oblivion has been noticed as the offspring of silence.

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

Names govern the world.

If faith produce no works, I see That faith is not a living tree.