The more tickets you have in a lottery, the worse your chance. And it is the same of virtues, in the lottery of life.
Laurence SterneA man who values a good night's rest will not lie down with enmity in his heart, if he can help it.
Laurence SterneOne may as well be asleep as to read for anything but to improve his mind and morals, and regulate his conduct.
Laurence SterneWe are born to trouble; and we may depend upon it, whilst we live in this world, we shall have it, though with intermissions.
Laurence Sterne