There is, indeed, nothing that so much seduces reason from vigilance, as the thought of passing life with an amiable woman.

Of riches it is not necessary to write the praise. Let it, however, be remembered that he who has money to spare has it always in his power to benefit others, and of such power a good man must always be desirous.

Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and to overlook in himself

Sir, he throws away his money without thought and without merit. I do not call a tree generous that sheds its fruit at every breeze.

Of all the grief's that harass the distressed; sure the most bitter is a scornful jest.

I know not anything more pleasant, or more instructive, than to compare experience with expectation, or to register from time to time the difference between idea and reality. It is by this kind of observation that we grow daily less liable to be disappointed.

It generally happens that assurance keeps an even pace with ability.