Some, either from being glued to vice by a natural attachment, or from long habit, no longer recognize its ugliness.

Saying is one thing and doing is another; we are to consider the sermon and the preacher distinctly and apart.

Of the opinions of philosophy I most gladly embrace those that are most solid, that is to say, most human and most our own; my opinions, in conformity with my conduct, are low and humble.

I aim here only at revealing myself, who will perhaps be different tomorrow, if I learn something new which changes me.

I have never observed other effects of whipping than to render boys more cowardly, or more willfully obstinate.

To compose our character is our duty, not to compose books, and to win, not battles and provinces, but order and tranquility in our conduct. Our great and glorious masterpiece is to live appropriately. All other things, ruling, hoarding, building, are only little appendages and props, at most.

'Tis the sharpness of our mind that gives the edge to our pains and pleasures.