In the loss of an object we do not proportion our grief to the real value it bears, but to the value our fancies set upon it.

The schoolboy counts the time till the return of the holidays; the minor longs to be of age; the lover is impatient till he is married.

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

A friend exaggerates a man's virtues; an enemy inflames his crimes.

The time never lies heavy upon him; it is impossible for him to be alone.

The person who has a firm trust in the Supreme Being is powerful in his power, wise by his wisdom, happy by his happiness.

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