If we consider the manner in which those who assume the office of directing the conduct of others execute their undertaking, it will not be very wonderful that their labours, however zealous or affectionate, are frequently useless. For what is the advice that is commonly given? A few general maxims, enforced with vehemence, and inculcated with importunity, but failing for want of particular reference and immediate application.

Good breeding consists in having no particular mark of any profession, but a general elegance of manners.

I will be conquered; I will not capitulate.

We are told, that the black bear is innocent; but I should not like to trust myself with him.

Tediousness is the most fatal of all faults.

Piety is the only proper and adequate relief of decaying man. He that grows old without religions hopes, as he declines into imbecility, and feels pains and sorrows incessantly crowding upon him, falls into a gulf of bottomless misery, in which every reflection must plunge him deeper and deeper.

Nothing is little to him that feels it with great sensibility.