The early and the latter part of human life are the best, or, at least, the most worthy of respect; the one as the age of innocence, the other of reason.

There is graciousness and a kind of urbanity in beginning with men by esteem and confidence. It proves, at least, that we have long lived in good company with others and with our selves.

We measure minds by their stature; it would be better to esteem them by their beauty.

The evening of a well spent youth brings it's lamps with it.

Which is more misshapen,--religion without virtue, or virtue without religion?

The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Misery is almost always the result of thinking.