Life is not long, and too much of it must not pass in idle deliberation how it shall be spent.

It is more reasonable to wish for reputation while it may be enjoyed, as Anacreon calls upon his companions to give him for present use the wine and garlands which they propose to bestow upon his tomb.

Much mischief is done in the world with very little interest or design.

The noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high road that leads him to England.

Suspicion is very often a useless pain.

Sir, you must not neglect doing a thing immediately good from fear of remote evil; - from fear of its being abused.

No man reads a book of science from pure inclination. The books that we do read with pleasure are light compositions, which contain a quick succession of events.