There is a sort of gratification in doing good which makes us rejoice in ourselves.

The study of books is a drowsy and feeble exercise which does not warm you up.

I love a gay and sociable wisdom, and shun harshness and austerity in behaviour, holding every surly countenance suspect.

There is as much difference between us and ourselves as there is between us and others.

A father is very miserable who has no other hold on his children's affection than the need they have of his assistance, if that can be called affection.

Persons of mean understandings, not so inquisitive, nor so well instructed, are made good Christians, and by reverence and obedience, implicity believe, and abide by their belief.

No wind serves him who addresses his voyage to no certain port.