The sort of morality which the priests inculcate is a very subtle policy, far finer than the politicians', and the world is very successfully ruled by them as the policemen.

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

The necessity of labor and conversation with many men and things to the scholar is rarely well remembered.

When we consider what, to use the words of the catechism, is the chief end of man, and what are the true necessaries and means of life, it appears as if men had deliberately chosen the common mode of living because they preferred it to any other. Yet they honestly think there is no choice left.

To the sick the doctors wisely recommend a change of air and scenery.

There is an incessant influx of novelty into the world, and yet we tolerate incredible dullness.

Shall I not rejoice also at the abundance of the weeds whose seeds are the granary of the birds?