Almost all the moral good which is left among us is the apparent effect of physical evil.

As he that lives longest lives but a little while, every man may be certain that he has no time to waste. The duties of life are commensurate to its duration; and every day brings its task, which, if neglected, is doubled on the morrow.

Assertion is not argument; to contradict the statement of an opponent is not proof that you are correct.

Don't, Sir, accustom yourself to use big words for little matters.

A man who both spends and saves money is the happiest man, because he has both enjoyments.

Knowledge always desires increase, it is like fire, which must first be kindled by some external agent, but which will afterwards propagate itself.

Distance either of time or place is sufficient to reconcile weak minds to wonderful relations.