Wealth is nothing in itself; it is not useful but when it departs from us.
Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own.
The commodiousness of money is indeed great; but there are some advantages which money cannot buy, and which therefore no wise man will by the love of money be tempted to forego.
No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had
Questioning is not the mode of conversation among gentlemen.
Pride is seldom delicate, it will please itself with very mean advantages; and envy feels not its own happiness, but when it may be compared with the misery of others