There cannot be a move glorious object in creation than a human being replete with benevolence, meditating in what manner he might render himself most acceptable to his Creator by doing most good to His creatures.

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 nothing so useful to man in general, nor so beneficial to particular societies and individuals, as trade. This is that alma mater, at whose plentiful breast all mankind are nourished.

Good-humor will even go so far as often to supply the lack of wit.

Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires one with the desire to seem rather than to be.

Sensuality not only debases both body and mind, but dulls the keen edge of pleasure.

What a silly fellow must he be who would do the devil's work for free.