Remorse of conscience is like an old wound; a man is in no condition to fight under such circumstances. The pain abates his vigor and takes up too much of his attention.

The road to heaven lies as near by water as by land.

Remorse of conscience is like an old wound; a man is in no condition to fight under such circumstances. The pain abates his vigor and takes up too much of his attention.

People that have nothing to do are quickly tired of their own company.

It is a difficult task to talk to the purpose, and to put life and perspicuity into our discourse.

Dangerous principles impose upon our understanding, emasculate our spirits, and spoil our temper.

Avoid all affectation and singularity. What is according to nature is best, and what is contrary to it is always distasteful. Nothing is graceful that is not our own.