A man who tries to surpass another may perhaps succeed in equaling inot actually surpassing him, but one who merely follows can never quite come up with him: a follower, necessarily, is always behind.

Virtue, though she gets her beginning from nature, yet receives her finishing touches from learning.

Lately we have had many losses.

Nothing is more dangerous to men than a sudden change of fortune.

A Woman who is generous with her money is to be praised; not so, if she is generous with her person

Usage is the best language teacher.

Men, even when alone, lighten their labors by song, however rude it may be.