Long customs are not easily broken; he that attempts to change the course of his own life very often labors in vain; and how shall we do that for others, which we are seldom able to do for ourselves.

There may be community of material possessions, but there can never be community of love or esteem.

As all error is meanness, it is incumbent on every man who consults his own dignity, to retract it as soon as he discovers it.

I will take no more physick, not even my opiates; for I have prayed that I may render up my soul to God unclouded.

Politeness is fictitious benevolence.

I should as soon think of contradicting a bishop

Curiosity is the thirst of the soul.