It may be remarked in general, that the laugh of men of wit is for the most part but a feint, constrained kind of half-laugh, as such persons are never without some diffidence about them; but that of fools is the most honest, natural, open laugh in the world.

That man never grows old who keeps a child in his heart

A favor well bestowed is almost as great an honor to him who confers it as to him who receives it.

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

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

You see, among men who are honored with the common appellation ogentleman, many contradictions to that character.

It is a certain sign of an ill heart to be inclined to defamation. They who are harmless and innocent can have no gratification that way; but it ever arises from a neglect of what is laudable in a man's self.