We are all prompted by the same motives, all deceived by the same fallacies, all animated by hope, obstructed by danger, entangled by desire, and seduced by pleasure.

Truth has no gradations; nothing which admits of increase can be so much what it is, as truth is truth. There may be a strange thing, and a thing more strange. But if a proposition be true, there can be none more true.

Truth allows no choice.

The real satisfaction which praise can afford, is when what is repeated aloud agrees with the whispers of conscience, by showing us that we have not endeavored to deserve well in vain.

Try and forget our cares and sickness, and contribute, as we can to the happiness of each other.

Oats. A grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people.

Being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned.