Surely a long life must be somewhat tedious, since we are forced to call in so many trifling things to help rid us of our time, which will never return.

The most useful truths are always universal, and unconnected with accidents and customs.

There are in every age new errors to be rectified and new prejudices to be opposed.

Depend upon it, sir, it is when you come close to a man in conservation that you discover what his real abilities are; to make a speech in a public assembly is a knack.

The eye of the mind, like that of the body, can only extend its view to new objects, by losing sight of those which are now before it.

I also admit, that there are some sluggish men who are improved by drinking; as there are fruits which are not good till they are rotten.

Of him that hopes to be forgiven it is indispensably required that he forgive. It is, therefore, superfluous to urge any other motive. On this great duty eternity is suspended, and to him that refuses to practise it, the throne of mercy is inaccessible, and the Saviour of the world has been born in vain.