Filial obedience is the first and greatest requisite of a state; by this we become good subjects to our emperors, capable of behaving with just subordination to our superiors, and grateful dependents on heaven; by this we become fonder of marriage, in order to be capable of exacting obedience from others in our turn; by this we become good magistrates, for early submission is the truest lesson to those who would learn to rule. By this the whole state may be said to resemble one family.

Blest that abode, where want and pain repair, And every stranger finds a ready chair.

Even children follow'd with endearing wile, And pluck'd his gown, to share the good man's smile.

A mind too vigorous and active, serves only to consume the body to which it is joined.

Mortifications are often more painful than real calamities.

As boys should be educated with temperance, so the first greatest lesson that should be taught them is to admire frugality. It is by the exercise of this virtue alone they can ever expect to be useful members of society.

For just experience tells, in every soil, That those that think must govern those that toil.