Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion.

Life is surely given us for higher purposes than to gather what our ancestors have wisely thrown away, and to learn what is of no value but because it has been forgotten.

A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.

Affectation naturally counterfeits those excellences which are placed at the greatest distance from possibility of attainment, because, knowing our own defects, we eagerly endeavor to supply them with artificial excellence.

People in general do not willingly read if they have anything else to amuse them.

I look upon every day to be lost, in which I do not make a new acquaintance.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.