He who would govern his actions by the laws of virtue must regulate his thoughts by those of reason.

It is not uncommon to charge the difference between promise and performance, between profession and reality, upon deep design and studied deceit; but the truth is, that there is very little hypocrisy in the world.

An age that melts in unperceiv'd decay, And glides in modest innocence away.

Gratitude is a species of justice.

I would advise no man to marry who is not likely to propagate understanding.

God Himself, sir, does not propose to judge a man until his life is over. Why should you and I?

Nothing flatters a man as much as the happiness of his wife; he is always proud of himself as the source of it.