There is a greatness in being generous, and there is only simple justice in satisfying creditors. Generosity is the part of the soul raised above the vulgar.

Both wit and understanding are trifles without integrity; it is that which gives value to every character. The ignorant peasant, without fault, is greater than the philosopher with many; for what is genius or courage without a heart?

Want of prudence is too frequently the want of virtue.

No one but a fool would measure their satisfaction by what the world thinks of it.

Our Garrick 's a salad; for in him we see Oil, vinegar, sugar, and saltness agree!

The youth who follows his appetites too soon seizes the cup, before it has received its best ingredients, and by anticipating his pleasures, robs the remaining parts of life of their share, so that his eagerness only produces manhood of imbecility and an age of pain.

Fancy restrained may be compared to a fountain, which plays highest by diminishing the aperture.