The utmost we can hope for in this world is contentment; if we aim at anything higher, we shall meet with nothing but grief and disappointment. A man should direct all his studies and endeavors at making himself easy now and happy hereafter.

To be exempt from the passions with which others are tormented, is the only pleasing solitude.

The unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune.

Quick sensitivity is inseperable from a ready understanding.

Cleanliness may be defined to be the emblem of purity of mind.

Our Grub-street biographers watch for the death of a great man like so many undertakers on purpose to make a penny of him.

See in what peace a Christian can die.