Nature has circumscribed the field of life within small dimensions, but has left the field of glory unmeasured.

Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.

It is a great proof of talents to be able to recall the mind from the senses, and to separate thought from habit.

It shows a brave and resolute spirit not to be agitated in exciting circumstances.

Death approaches, which is always impending like the stone over Tantalus: then comes superstition with which he who is imbued can never have peace of mind.

Orators are most vehement when they have the weakest cause, as men get on horseback when they cannot walk.

...the counsels of the Divine Mind had some glimpse of truth when they said that men are born in order to suffer the penalty for sins committed in a former life.