We consider ourselves as defective in memory, either because we remember less than we desire, or less than we suppose others to remember.

Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion, and he whose real wants are supplied must admit those of fancy.

A man in a jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company

Tea's proper use is to amuse the idle, and relax the studious, and dilute the full meals of those who cannot use exercise, and will not use abstinence.

More is learned in a public than in a private school, from emulation. There is the collision of mind with mind, or the radiation of many minds pointing to one center.

Never speak of a man in his own presence. It is always indelicate, and may be offensive .

Applause abates diligence.