Philosophical discussions habitually make men happy and joyful not frowning and sad.

Other passions have objects to flatter them, and seem to content and satisfy them for a while; there is power in ambition, pleasure in luxury, and pelf in covetousness; but envy can gain nothing but vexation.

Obstinacy and contention are common qualities, most appearing in, and best becoming, a mean and illiterate soul.

How many things we held yesterday as articles of faith which today we tell as fables.

Let us permit nature to have her way. She understands her business better than we do.

Scratching is one of nature's sweetest gratifications, and nearest at hand.

Excellent memories are often coupled with feeble judgments.