We may imitate the Deity in all His attributes; but mercy is the only one in which we can pretend to equal Him. We cannot, indeed, give like God; but surely we may forgive like Him.

Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, Slavery," said I, "still thou art a bitter draught.

In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.

Titles of honour are like the impressions on coin; — which add no value to gold and silver, but only render brass current.

Keyholes are the occasions of more sin and wickedness, than all other holes in this world put together.

I have so great a contempt and detestation for meanness, that I could sooner make a friend of one who had committed murder, than of a person who could be capable, in any instance, of the former vice. Under meanness, I comprehend dishonesty; under dishonesty, ingratitude; under ingratitude, irreligion; and under this latter, every species of vice and immorality in human nature.

People who overly take care of their health are like misers. They hoard up a treasure which they never enjoy.