The king who makes war on his enemies tenderly distresses his subjects most cruelly.
It is better to live rich than to die rich.
The eye of the mind, like that of the body, can only extend its view to new objects, by losing sight of those which are now before it.
Everybody loves to have things which please the palate put in their way, without trouble or preparation.
All industry must be excited by hope.
It is unpleasing to represent our affairs to our own disadvantage; yet it is necessary to shew the evils which we desire to be removed.