[Envy not for...] Whatever difference there may appear to be in men's fortunes, there is still a certain compensation of good and ill in all, that makes them equal.

To owe an obligation to a worthy friend is a happiness, and can be no disparagement.

The true science and study of mankind is man.

God, Nature, the wise, the world, preach man, exhort him both by word and deed to the study of himself.

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

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

Wounds and hardships provoke our courage, and when our fortunes are at the lowest, our wits and minds are commonly at the best.