What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.

I am sorry I have not learnt to play at cards. It is very useful in life: it generates kindness, and consolidates society.

Nothing can be truly great which is not right.

Deign on the passing world to turn thine eyes, And pause awhile from letters, to be wise.

Our minds, like our bodies, are in continual flux; something is hourly lost, and something acquired.... Do not suffer life to stagnate; it will grow muddy for want of motion: commit yourself again to the current of the world.

Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.

Parents are by no means exempt from the intoxication of dominion.