Good-humor is always a success.

Man without religion is a diseased creature, who would persuade himself he is well and needs not a physician; but woman without religion is raging and monstrous.

He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.

Copiousness and simplicity, variety and unity, constitute real greatness of character.

The policy of adapting one's self to circumstances makes all ways smooth.

Each particle of matter is an immensity, each leaf a world, each insect an inexplicable compendium.

The affectation of sanctity is a blotch on the face of piety.