No degree of knowledge attainable by man is able to set him above the want of hourly assistance.

It was said of Euripides, that every verse was a precept; and it may be said of Shakespeare, that from his works may be collected a system of civil and economical prudence.

Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.

There is no kind of idleness by which we are so easily seduced as that which dignifies itself by the appearance of business.

Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.

A country gentleman should bring his lady to visit London as soon as he can, that they may have agreeable topicks for conversation when they are by themselves.

That observation which is called knowledge of the world will be found much more frequently to make men cunning than good.