What is dishonestly got vanishes in profligacy.

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

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

Friendship is the only point in human affairs concerning the benefit of which all, with one voice, agree.

Men, in whatever anxiety they may be, if they are men, sometimes indulge in relaxation.

Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.

What fervent love of herself would Virtue excite if she could be seen!