And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew.

I was ever of the opinion, that the honest man who married and brought up a large family, did more service than he who continued single, and only talked of population.

Titles and mottoes to books are like escutcheons and dignities in the hands of a king. The wise sometimes condescend to accept of them; but none but a fool would imagine them of any real importance. We ought to depend upon intrinsic merit, and not the slender helps of the title.

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

True generosity is a duty as indispensably necessary as those imposed on us by law.

The sports of children satisfy the child.

Crimes generally punish themselves.