Of all human and ancient opinions concerning religion, that seems to me the most likely and most excusable, that acknowledged God as an incomprehensible power, the original and preserver of all things, all goodness, all perfection, receiving and taking in good part the honour and reverence that man paid him, under what method, name, or ceremonies soever.

The archer who overshoots his mark does no better than he who falls short of it.

Why do people respect the package rather than the man?

It is a rare life that remains orderly even in private.

Virtue shuns ease as a companion. It demands a rough and thorny path.

All permanent decisions are made in a temporary state of mind.

My art and profession is to live.