These 'messengers' will not be hindered from accomplishing at their best speed the distance which they have to go, either by snow, or rain, or heat, or by the darkness of night.

Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.

The man of affluence is not in fact more happy than the possessor of a bare competency, unless, in addition to his wealth, the end of his life be fortunate. We often see misery dwelling in the midst of splendour, whilst real happiness is found in humbler stations.

The worst pain a man can have is to know much and be impotent to act.

God does not suffer presumption in anyone but himself.

The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence.

We are less convinced by what we hear than by what we see.