All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.

If we consider the manner in which those who assume the office of directing the conduct of others execute their undertaking, it will not be very wonderful that their labours, however zealous or affectionate, are frequently useless. For what is the advice that is commonly given? A few general maxims, enforced with vehemence, and inculcated with importunity, but failing for want of particular reference and immediate application.

Words are daughters of earth but ideas are sons of heaven.

In all evils which admit a remedy, impatience is to be avoided, because it wastes that time and attention in complaints, that, if properly applied might remove the cause.

Hope is an amusement rather than a good, and adapted to none but very tranquil minds.

When a man says he had pleasure with a woman he does not mean conversation.

A man who always talks for fame never can be pleasing. The man who talks to unburthen his mind is the man to delight you.