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

He that contemns a shrew to the degree of not descending to words with her does worse than beat her.

There is no opposing brutal force to the stratagems of human reason.

He that would live clear of envy must lay his finger on his mouth, and keep his hand out of the ink-pot.

Riches are gotten with pain, kept with care, and lost with grief. The cares of riches lie heavier upon a good man than the inconveniences of an honest poverty.

Partiality in a parent is unlucky; for fondlings are in danger to be made fools.

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.