There are few minds to which tyranny is not delightful.

The truly strong and sound mind is the mind that can embrace equally great things and small.

Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.

A man may write at any time, if he will set himself doggedly to it.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Such is the pleasure of projecting that many content themselves with a succession of visionary schemes, and wear out their allotted time in the calm amusement of contriving what they never attempt or hope to execute.

Hunger is never delicate; they who are seldom gorged to the full with praise may be safely fed with gross compliments, for the appetite must be satisfied before it is disgusted.