By forbearing to do what may innocently be done, we may add hourly new vigor to resolution.

They who look but little into futurity, have, perhaps, the quickest sensation of the present.

The specualtist, who is not content with superficial views, harasses himself with fruitless curiosity; and still, as he inquires more, perceives only that he knows less.

It is a maxim that no man was ever enslaved by influence while he was fit to be free.

Small debts are like small shot; they are rattling on every side, and can scarcely be escaped without a wound: great debts are like cannon; of loud noise, but little danger.

There must always be a struggle between a father and son, while one aims at power and the other at independence.

Applause abates diligence.