Hunger is never delicate.

The whole of life is but keeping away the thoughts of death.

He who would govern his actions by the laws of virtue must regulate his thoughts by those of reason.

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.

Presumption will be easily corrected; but timidity is a disease of the mind more obstinate and fatal.

The world is not yet exhausted: let me see something tomorrow which I never saw before.

The pleasure of expecting enjoyment is often greater than that of obtaining it, and the completion of almost every wish is found a disappointment.