Examples of vicious courses practiced in a domestic circle corrupt more readily and more deeply when we behold them in persons in authority.

A child is owed the greatest respect; if you have ever have something disgraceful in mind, don't ignore your son's tender years.

Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest elevation by way of a joke.

There are many things which may not be uttered by men in threadbare coats.

Many suffer from the incurable disease of writing, and it becomes chronic in their sick minds.

The doings of men, their prayers, fear, wrath, pleasure, delights, and recreations, are the subject of this book.

It is a wretched thing to live on the fame of others.