Affectation naturally counterfeits those excellences which are placed at the greatest distance from possibility of attainment, because, knowing our own defects, we eagerly endeavor to supply them with artificial excellence.

As the greatest liar tells more truths than falsehoods, so may it be said of the worst man, that he does more good than evil.

In misery's darkest cavern known, His useful care was ever nigh Where hopeless anguish pour'd his groan, And lonely want retir'd to die.

We seldom require more to the happiness of the present hour than to surpass him that stands next before us.

Applause abates diligence.

Do not discourage your children from hoarding, if they have a taste to it; whoever lays up his penny rather than part with it for a cake, at least is not the slave of gross appetite; and shows besides a preference always to be esteemed, of the future to the present moment.

No one will persist long in helping someone who will not help themselves.