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

A little in drink, but at all times your faithful husband.

Pride destroys all symmetry and grace, and affectation is a more terrible enemy to fine faces than the small-pox.

Fire and swords are slow engines of destruction, compared to the tongue of a Gossip.

Since we cannot promise our selves constant health, let us endeavour at such temper as may be our best support in the decay of it.

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

There are so few who can grow old with a good grace.