The greatest parts, without discretion as observed by an elegant writer, may be fatal to their owner; as Polyphemus, deprived of his eyes, was only the more exposed on account of his enormous strength and stature.

Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man.

We cannot be guilty of a greater act of uncharitableness, than to interpret the afflictions which befall our neighbors as punishments and judgments.

The head has the most beautiful appearance, as well as the highest station, in a human figure.

The religious man fears, the man of honor scorns, to do an ill action.

There is noting truly valuable which can be purchased without pains and labor. The gods have set a price upon every real and noble pleasure.

The post of honour is a private station.