The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the wars of elements, The wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds.

It is folly to seek the approbation of any being besides the Supreme.

Wine displays every little spot of the soul in its utmost deformity.

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.

There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a nation, than a want of zeal in its inhabitants for the good of their country.

The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them.

Devotion, when it does not lie under the check of reason, is apt to degenerate into enthusiasm.