Too much vigor in the beginning of an undertaking often intercepts and prevents the steadiness and perseverance always necessary in the conduct of a complicated scheme.

Extended empires are like expanded gold, exchanging solid strength for feeble splendor.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Locke, whom there is no reason to suspect of being a favorer of idleness or libertinism, has advanced that whoever hopes to employ any part of his time with efficacy and vigor must allow some of it to pass with trifles.

Age is rarely despised but when it is, contemptible.

We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never deceived us.

Apologies are seldom of any use.