Grief that is dazed and speechless is out of fashion: the modern woman mourns her husband loudly and tells you the whole story of his death, which distresses her so much that she forgets not the slightest detail about it.

A modest man never talks of himself.

One faithful Friend is enough for a man's self, 'tis much to meet with such an one, yet we can't have too many for the sake of others.

As riches and honor forsake a man, we discover him to be a fool, but nobody could find it out in his prosperity.

The most exquisite pleasure is giving pleasure to others.

There are only two ways by which to rise in this world, either by one's own industry or by the stupidity of others.

When a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and manly thoughts, seek for no other test of its excellence. It is good, and made by a good workman.