Ancient travelers guessed; modern travelers measure.
There is no being so poor and so contemptible, who does not think there is somebody still poorer, and still more contemptible.
Never speak of a man in his own presence. It is always indelicate, and may be offensive .
In all pleasures hope is a considerable part.
Age is rarely despised but when it is, contemptible.
Employment and hardships prevent melancholy.