Pedantry in learning is like hypocrisy inn religion--a form of knowledge without the power of it.

Pedantry in learning is like hypocrisy inn religion--a form of knowledge without the power of it.

A solid and substantial greatness of soul looks down with neglect on the censures and applauses of the multitude.

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.

Great souls by instinct to each other turn, demand alliance, and in friendship burn.

A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world; and if in the present life his happiness arises from the subduing of his desires, it will arise in the next from the gratification of them.

Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity, and yet, as if nature had not sown evils enough in life, we are continually adding grief to grief and aggravating the common calamity by our cruel treatment of one another.