It is wonderful when a calculation is made, how little the mind is actually employed in the discharge of any profession.

Sir, I did not count your glasses of wine, why should you number up my cups of tea?

Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.

It is however, reasonable, to have perfection in our eye; that we may always advance towards it, though we know it never can be reached.

The main of life is composed of small incidents and petty occurrences; of wishes for objects not remote, and grief for disappointments of no fatal consequence.

By those who look close to the ground dirt will be seen. I hope I see things from a greater distance.

Ignorance cannot always be inferred from inaccuracy; knowledge is not always present.