Gratitude is a virtue disposing the mind to an inward sense and an outward acknowledgment of a benefit received, together with a readiness to return the same, or the like, as occasions of the doer of it shall require, and the abilities of the receiver extend to. He who receives a good turn, should never forget it: he who does one, should never remember it.

Wise men mingle mirth with their cares, as a help either to forget or overcome them; but to resort to intoxication for the ease of one's mind is to cure melancholy by madness.

Gratitude is a duty none can be excused from, because it is always at our own disposal.

The true science and study of mankind is man.

Great towns are but a large sort of prison to the soul; like cages to birds, or pounds to beasts.

Despair is like forward children, who, when you take away one of their playthings, throw the rest into the fire for madness. It grows angry with itself, turns its own executioner, and revenges its misfortunes on its own head.

Riches should be admitted into our houses, but not into our hearts; we may take them into our possession, but not into our affections.