I have now lost my barrier between me and death; God grant I may live to be as well prepared for it, as I confidently believe her to have been! If the way to Heaven be through piety, truth, justice and charity, she is there.

Principally I hate and detest that animal called man; although I heartily love John, Peter, Thomas, and so forth.

Big-endians and small-endians.

It is remarkable with what Christian fortitude and resignation we can bear the suffering of other folks.

Rhetoric in serious discourses is like the flowers in corn; pleasing to those who come only for amusement, but prejudicial to him who would reap profit from it.

Poor nations are hungry, and rich nations are proud; and pride and hunger will ever be at variance.

Few are qualified to shine in company, but it is in most men's power to be agreeable.