What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.

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

A man’s first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own heart.

Talking with a friend is nothing else but thinking aloud.

Many actions calculated to procure fame are not conducive to ultimate happiness.

It must be a prospect pleasing to God Himself to see His creation forever beautifying in His eyes, and drawing nearer Him by greater degrees of resemblance.

Music is the only sensual gratification which mankind may indulge in to excess without injury to their moral or religious feelings.