A moral lesson is better expressed in short sayings than in long discourse.

The ill usage of every minute is a new record against us in heaven.

Egotism is more like an offense, than a crime; though it is allowable to speak of yourself, provided nothing is advanced in favor; but I cannot help suspecting that those who abuse themselves are, in reality, angling for approbation.

Unless the habit leads to happiness the best habit is to contract none.

Liberal of cruelty are those who pamper with promises; promisers destroy while they deceive, and the hope they raise is dearly purchased by the dependence that is sequent to disappointment.

Laugh as loud as you please at your companion's wit; do not even smile at his folly.

Contempt is frequently regulated by fashion.