Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells rather in the heart than on the tongue.

There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.

What was said by the Latin poet of labor--that it conquers all things--is much more true when applied to impudence.

Can any man have a higher notion of the rule of right and the eternal fitness of things?

There is scarcely any man, how much soever he may despise the character of a flatterer, but will condescend in the meanest manner to flatter himself.

Though we may sometimes unintentionally bestow our beneficence on the unworthy, it does not take from the merit of the act. For charity doth not adopt the vices of its objects.

Wit, like hunger, will be with great difficulty restrained from falling on vice and ignorance, where there is great plenty and variety of food.