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

Whatever that be which thinks, understands, wills, and acts, it is something celestial and divine.

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

That man is guilty of impertinence who considers not the circumstances of time, or engrosses the conversation, or makes himself the subject of his discourse, or pays no regard to the company he is in.

Diligence which, as it avails in all things, is also of the utmost moment in pleading causes. Diligence is to be particularly cultivated by us; it is to be constantly exerted; it is capable of effecting almost everything.

If we lose affection and kindliness from our life: we lose all that gives it charm.

Let each man have according to his deserts.