I am now to offer some thoughts upon that sameness or familiarity which we frequently find between passages in different authors without quotation. This may be one of three things either what is called Plagiarism, or Imitation, or Coincidence.

I find I journalize too tediously. Let me try to abbreviate.

I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous.

Have a sense of piety ever on your mind, and be ever mindful that this is subject to no change, but will last you as long as life and support you in death. Elevate your soul by prayer and by contemplation without mystical enthusiasm.

For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.

That favorite subject, Myself.