habit is our idea of eternity.

From religion ... they will learn the only true lesson of equality - the conviction that our destinies are not in our own hands; they will see that no situation in life is without its share of suffering; - and this perpetual reference to a higher power ought equally to teach the rich humility, and the poor devotion.

Social life is filled with doubts and vain aspirings; solitude, when the imagination is dethroned, is turned to weariness and ennui.

Imagination is to love what gas is to the balloon-that which raises it from earth.

Occupation is one great source of enjoyment. No man, properly occupied, was ever miserable.

Nothing is so fortunate for mankind as its diversity of opinion.

It is amazing how much a thought expands and refines by being put into speech: I should think it could hardly know itself.