Much mischief is done in the world with very little interest or design.

No man should attempt to teach others what he has never learned himself

The life of a conscientious clergyman is not easy. I have always considered a clergyman as the father of a larger family than he is able to maintain. I would rather have chancery suits upon my hands than the cure of souls.

Riches seldom make their owners rich.

In general those parents have the most reverence who most deserve it; for he that lives well cannot be despised.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust.

The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.