It is not indeed certain, that the most refined caution will find a proper time for bringing a man to the knowledge of his own failing, or the most zealous benevolence reconcile him to that judgment by which they are detected; but he who endeavours only the happiness of him whom he reproves will always have either the satisfaction of obtaining or deserving kindness; if he succeeds, he benefits his friend; and if he fails, he has at least the consciousness that he suffers for only doing well.

Preserve me from unseasonable and immoderate sleep.

One cause, which is not always observed, of the insufficiency of riches, is that they very seldom make their owner rich.

What ever the motive for the insult, it is always best to overlook it; for folly doesn't deserve resentment, and malice is punished by neglect.

The fountain of contentment must spring up in the mind.

This mournful truth is everywhere confessed, slow rises worth by poverty depressed.

All severity that does not tend to increase good, or prevent evil, is idle.