Human ability is an unequal match for the violent and unforeseen vicissitudes of the world.

Fretfulness of temper will generally characterize those who are negligent of order.

We ought never to sport with pain and distress in any of our amusements, or treat even the meanest insect with wanton cruelty.

Only mediocrity of enjoyment is allowed to man.

Nothing, except what flows from the heart, can render even external manners truly pleasing.

In the eye of that Supreme Being to whom our whole internal frame is uncovered, dispositions hold the place of actions.

It is pride which fills the world with so much harshness and severity. We are rigorous to offenses as if we had never offended.