Adversity is the trial of principle. Without it, a man hardly knows whether he is honest or not.

It is with jealousy as with the gout. When such distempers are in the blood, there is never any security against their breaking out, and that often on the slightest occasions, and when least suspected.

It is admirably remarked, by a most excellent writer, that zeal can no more hurry a man to act in direct opposition to itself than a rapid stream can carry a boat against its own current.

A good heart will, at all times, betray the best head in the world.

Beauty may be the object of liking--great qualities of admiration--good ones of esteem--but love only is the object of love.

In a debate, rather pull to pieces the argument of thy antagonists than offer him any of thy own; for thus thou wilt fight him in his own country.

Wisdom is the talent of buying virtuous pleasures at the cheapest rate.