Their is no defense against criticism except obscurity.

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

In rising sighs and falling tears.

The voice of reason is more to be regarded than the bent of any present inclination; since inclination will at length come over to reason, though we can never force reason to comply with inclination.

They were a people so primitive they did not know how to get money, except by working for it.

In the common run of mankind, for one that is wise and good you find ten of a contrary character.

There is nothing more requisite in business than despatch.