By gaming we lose both our time and treasure - two things most precious to the life of man.

Virtue were a kind of misery if fame were all the garland that crowned her.

When two friends part they should lock up one another's secrets, and interchange their keys.

It is to be doubted whether he will ever find the way to heaven who desires to go thither alone.

Perfection is immutable. But for things imperfect, change is the way to perfect them.

The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed up in these two - common sense and perseverance.

Time is like a ship which never anchors; while I am on board, I had better do those things that may profit me at my landing, than practice such as shall cause my commitment when I come ashore.