There should be a stated day for commemorating the birthday of our Savior, because there is danger that what may be done on any day, will be neglected.

The dependant who cultivates delicacy in himself very little consults his own tranquillity.

It is commonly a weak man who marries for love.

The pleasure of expecting enjoyment is often greater than that of obtaining it, and the completion of almost every wish is found a disappointment.

They that have grown old in a single state are generally found to be morose, fretful and captious; tenacious of their own practices and maxims; soon offended by contradiction or negligence; and impatient of any association but with those that will watch their nod, and submit themselves to unlimited authority.

An infallible characteristic of meanness is cruelty.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.