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

The sad vicissitude of things.

Before an affliction is digested, consolation ever comes too soon; and after it is digested, it comes too late.

An inward sincerity will of course influence the outward deportment; but where the one is wanting, there is great reason to suspect the absence of the other.

When the affections so kindly break loose, Joy, is another name for Religion.

When a man is discontented with himself, it has one advantage - that it puts him into an excellent frame of mind for making a bargain.

What is the life of man! Is it not to shift from side to side? From sorrow to sorrow? To button up one cause of vexation! And unbutton another!