Whoever would be wise should read the Proverbs; whoever would be holy should read the Psalms.

The man is mechanically turned, and made for getting. . . . It was verily prettily said that we may learn the little value of fortune by the persons on whom Heaven is pleased to bestow it.

I love to consider an Infidel, whether distinguished by the title of deist, atheist, or free-thinker.

A modest person seldom fails to gain the goodwill of those he converses with, because nobody envies a man who does not appear to be pleased with himself.

Praise from an enemy is the most pleasing of all commendations.

Readings is to the mind what exercice is to the body.

There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy