The creditor whose appearance gladdens the heart of a debtor may hold his head in sunbeams and his foot on storms.

He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom considerate or conscientious in his actions.

Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.

Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship.

Where pride begins, love ceases.

Do not believe that a book is good, if in reading it thou dost not become more contented with thy existence, if it does not rouse up in thee most generous feelings.

Habit is altogether too arbitrary a master for me to submit to.