The same common sense which makes an author write good things, makes him dread they are not good enough to deserve reading.

A man of moderate Understanding, thinks he writes divinely: A man of good Understanding, thinks he writes reasonably.

A man's worth is estimated in this world according to his conduct.

A lovely countenance is the fairest of all sights, and the sweetest harmony is the sound of the voice of her whom we love.

Next to sound judgment, diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the world.

There are some extraordinary fathers, who seem, during the whole course of their lives, to be giving their children reasons for being consoled at their death.

Such a great misfortune, not to be able to be alone.