But what can a man see of a library being one day in it?

In every place, where there is any thing worthy of observation, there should be a short printed directory for strangers.

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.

The scent of Sloth tempts a smug man.

Writing a book I have found to be like building a house. A man forms a plan, and collects materials. He thinks he has enough to raise a large and stately edifice; but after he has arranged, compacted and polished, his work turns out to be a very small performance. The authour however like the builder, knows how much labour his work has cost him; and therefore estimates it at a higher rate than other people think it deserves

I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends.

A page of my journal is like a cake of portable soup. A little may be diffused into a considerable portion.