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

The man whose bosom neither riches nor luxury nor grandeur can render happy may, with a book in his hand, forget all his torments under the friendly shade of every tree; and experience pleasures as infinite as they are varied, as pure as they are lasting, as lively as they are unfading, and as compatible with every public duty as they are contributory to private happiness.

Indolent people, whatever taste they may have for society, seek eagerly for pleasure, and find nothing. They have an empty head and seared hearts.

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

Take care to be an economist in prosperity. There is no fear of your being one in adversity.

When ill news comes too late to be serviceable to your neighbor, keep it to yourself.

Wit, to be well defined, must be defined by wit itself; then it will be worth listening to.