A traveler of taste will notice that the wise are polite all over the world, but the fool only at home.

I learn several great truths; as that it is impossible to see into the ways of futurity, that punishment always attends the villain, that love is the fond soother of the human breast.

Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues.

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

Pity and friendship are two passions incompatible with each other.

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

There are but few talents requisite to become a popular preacher; for the people are easily pleased if they perceive any endeavors in the orator to please them. The meanest qualifications will work this effect if the preacher sincerely sets about it.