Misunderstandings and neglect occasion more mischief in the world than malice and wickedness.

Are we not also married to conscience which we would love to get rid of often enough since it is more bothersome than a man or a woman ever could become?

Habit is a man's sole comfort. We dislike doing without even unpleasant things to which we have become accustomed.

As beauteous is the world, and many a joy Floats through its wide dominion. But, alas, When we would seize the winged good, it flies.

Unlike grown ups, children have little need to deceive themselves.

Waste not a day in vain digression; with resolute, courageous trust seek every possible impression and make it firmly your posession you'll then work on because you must.

A distracted existence leads us to no goal