There is nothing against which an old man should be so much upon his guard as putting himself to nurse.

The majority of a society is the true definition of the public.

The relief of enemies has a tendency to unite mankind in fraternal affection.

We may have uneasy feelings for seeing a creature in distress without pity; for we have not pity unless we wish to relieve them.

A continual feast of commendation is only to be obtained by merit or by wealth: many are therefore obliged to content themselves with single morsels, and recompense the infrequency of their enjoyment by excess and riot, whenever fortune sets the banquet before them.

Commerce however we may please ourselves with the contrary opinion, is one of the daughters of fortune, inconstant and deceitful as her mother. She chooses her residence where she is least expected, and shifts her abode when her continuance is, in appearance, most firmly settled.

Learn that the present hour alone is man's.