To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition, the end to which every enterprise and labor tends, and of which every desire prompts the prosecution.

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

Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought; our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.

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

Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.

Of all the grief's that harass the distressed; sure the most bitter is a scornful jest.

The whole of life is but keeping away the thoughts of death.