Ancient travelers guessed; modern travelers measure.
The future is bought with the present.
It is generally agreed, that few men are made better by affluence or exaltation.
Truth, such as is necessary to the reputation of life, is always found where it is honestly sought.
He that embarks on the voyage of life will always wish to advance rather by the impulse of the wind than the strokes of the oar; and many fold in their passage; while they lie waiting for the gale.
Since every man is obliged to promote happiness and virtue, he should be careful not to mislead unwary minds, by appearing to set too high a value upon things by which no real excellence is conferred.