It is of unspeakable advantage to possess our minds with an habitual good intention, and to aim all our thoughts, words, and actions at some laudable end.

Virtue which shuns, the day.

We are always doing something for posterity, but I would fain see posterity do something for us.

Mutability of temper and inconsistency with ourselves is the greatest weakness of human nature.

A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.

The very first discovery of beauty strikes the mind with an inward joy, and spreads a cheerfulness and delight through all its faculties.

The greatest sweetener of human life is friendship.