There are certain topicks which are never exhausted. Of some images and sentiments the mind of man may be said to be enamoured; it meets them, however often they occur, with the same ardour which a lover feels at the sight of his mistress, and parts from them with the same regret when they can no longer be enjoyed.

Those that have done nothing in life, are not qualified to judge of those that have done little

Knock the 't' off the 'can't.'

Great abilities are not requisite for an Historian; for in historical composition, all the greatest powers of the human mind are quiescent. He has facts ready to his hand; so there is no exercise of invention. Imagination is not required in any degree; only about as much as is used in the lowest kinds of poetry. Some penetration, accuracy, and coloring, will fit a man for the task, if he can give the application which is necessary.

No man tells his opinion so freely as when he imagines it received with implicit veneration.

Let us be quick to repent of injuries while repentance may not be a barren anguish.

What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.