The fairest blossoms of pleasantry thrive best where the sun is not strong enough to scorch, nor the soil rank enough to corrupt.

Avarice is insatiable, and is always pushing on for more.

Men are not to be judged by their looks, habits, and appearances; but by the character of their lives and conversations, and by their works.

It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone that can make anyone happy or miserable.

There are braying men in the world, as well as braying asses; for what is loud and senseless talking any other than away of braying?

Much tongue and much judgment seldom go together.

Ingratitude is abhorred by God and man.