The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding.

Mankind are more indebted to industry than ingenuity; the gods set up their favors at a price, and industry is the purchaser.

With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own accounts.

What can be nobler than the idea it gives us of the Supreme Being?

The union of the Word and the Mind produces that mystery which is called Life... Learn deeply of the Mind and its mystery, for therein lies the secret of immortality.

A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.

A friend exaggerates a man's virtues; an enemy inflames his crimes.