The reason of idleness and of crime is the deferring of our hopes. Whilst we are waiting, we beguile the time with jokes, with sleep, with eating, and with crimes.

Society always consists in the greatest part, of young and foolish persons.

Love is like a hunter, who cares not for the game when once caught, which he may have pursued with the most intense and breathless eagerness. Love is strongest in pursuit; friendship in possession.

Vivacity, leadership, must be had, and we are not allowed to be nice in choosing. We must fetch the pump with dirty water, if clean cannot be had.

A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character. A man's friends are his magnetisms.

The health of the eye demands a horizon.

Keep the town for occasions, but the habits should be formed in retirement.