Irresolution and mutability are often the faults of men whose views are wide, and whose imagination is vigorous and excursive.

A man with a good coat upon his back meets with a better reception than he who has a bad one.

Poverty has, in large cities, very different appearances; it is often concealed in splendour, and often in extravagance.

Don't, Sir, accustom yourself to use big words for little matters.

Ancient travelers guessed; modern travelers measure.

Governors being accustomed to hear of more crimes than they can punish, and more wrongs than they can redress, set themselves at ease by indiscriminate negligence, and presently forget the request when they lose sight of the petitioner.

It may be observed in general that the future is purchased by the present. It is not possible to secure distant or permanent happiness but by the forbearance of some immediate gratification.