Every man is of importance to himself.

Little would be wanting to the happiness of life, if every man could conform to the right as soon as he was shown it.

Truth, such as is necessary to the reputation of life, is always found where it is honestly sought.

The world is like a grand staircase, some are going up and some are going down.

The great end of prudence is to give cheerfulness to those hours which splendor cannot gild, and acclamation cannot exhilarate.

The habit of looking on the bright side of every event is worth more than a thousand pounds a year.

Sir, a man who cannot get to heaven in a green coat, will not find his way thither the sooner in a grey one.