That friendship may be at once fond and lasting, there must not only be equal virtue on each part, but virtue of the same kind; not only the same end must be proposed, but the same means must be approved by both.

All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful.

Change is not made without inconvenience.

Who drives fat oxen should himself be fat.

We are told, that the black bear is innocent; but I should not like to trust myself with him.

He that has too much to do will do something wrong.