Blesses his stars and thinks it luxury.

I think a Person who is thus terrified with the Imagination of Ghosts and Spectres much more reasonable, than one who contrary to the Reports of all Historians sacred and profane, ancient and modern, and to the Traditions of all Nations, thinks the Appearance of Spirits fabulous and groundless.

There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion.

The moderns cannot reach their beauties, but can avoid their imperfections.

It is observed by Cicero, that men of the greatest and most shining parts are most actuated by ambition.

Thy steady temper, Portius, Can look on guilt, rebellion, fraud, and Cæsar, In the calm lights of mild philosophy.

A cheerful temper, joined with innocence will make beauty attractive, knowledge delightful, and wit good-natured.