The longer we live the more we must endure the elementary existence of men and women; and every brave heart must treat society asa child, and never allow it to dictate.

Let every man shovel out his own snow and the whole city will be passable.

The wise know that foolish legislation is a rope of sand, which perishes in the twisting.

Health is the first muse, comprising the magical benefits of air, landscape, and bodily exercise on the mind.

The order of things consents to virtue.

Would we codify the laws that should reign in households, and whose daily transgression annoys and mortifies us, and degrades our household life, we must adorn every day with sacrifices. Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

Some people are born very far from home.