There was never a merry world since the fairies left off dancing.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him.

When men comfort themselves with philosophy, 'tis not because they have got two or three sentences, but because they have digested those sentences, and made them their own: philosophy is nothing but discretion.

The happiness of married life depends upon making small sacrifices with readiness and cheerfulness.

While you are upon earth, enjoy the good things that are here (to that end were they given), and be not melancholy, and wish yourself in heaven.