Man is a transitory being, and his designs must partake of the imperfections their author.

Of many, imagined blessings it may be doubted whether he that wants or possesses them had more reason to be satisfied with his lot.

Those who do not feel pain seldom think that it is felt.

The commodiousness of money is indeed great; but there are some advantages which money cannot buy, and which therefore no wise man will by the love of money be tempted to forego.

Inquiries into the heart are not for man.

Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.

It is good sense applied with diligence to what was at first a mere accident, and which by great application grew to be called, by the generality of mankind, a particular genius.