When any fit of gloominess, or perversion of mind, lays hold upon you, make it a rule not to publish it by complaints, but exert your whole care to hide it; by endeavouring to hide it; you will dry it away. Be always busy.

The safe and general antidote against sorrow is employment.

In order that all men might be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.

I have adopted the Roman sentiment, that it is more honorable to save a citizen than to kill an enemy.

Reason and truth will prevail at last

Pointed axioms and acute replies fly loose about the world, and are assigned successively to those whom it may be the fashion to celebrate.

Happiness," said he, "must be something solid and permanent, without fear and without uncertainty.