Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long.

If frugality were established in the state, and if our expenses were laid out to meet needs rather than superfluities of life, there might be fewer wants, and even fewer pleasures, but infinitely more happiness.

Don't let us make imaginary evils, when you know we have so many real ones to encounter.

The ambitious are forever followed by adulation for they receive the most pleasure from flattery.

Ceremonies are different in every country, but true politeness is everywhere the same.

True wisdom consists of tracing effects to their causes.

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