It is not possible to be regarded with tenderness, except by a few. That merit which gives greatness and renown diffuses its influence to a wide compass, but acts weakly on every single breast; it is placed at a distance from common spectators, and shines like one of the remote stars, of which the light reaches us, but not the heat.

As long as one lives he will have need of repentance.

So many objections may be made to everything, that nothing can overcome them but the necessity of doing something.

It may be observed in general that the future is purchased by the present. It is not possible to secure distant or permanent happiness but by the forbearance of some immediate gratification.

Reason elevates our thoughts as high as the stars, and leads us through the vast space of this mighty fabric; yet it comes far short of the real extent of our corporeal being.

This was a good dinner enough, to be sure, but it was not a dinner to ask a man to.

Treating your adversary with respect is striking soft in battle.