He that travels in theory has no inconveniences.

As he that lives longest lives but a little while, every man may be certain that he has no time to waste. The duties of life are commensurate to its duration; and every day brings its task, which, if neglected, is doubled on the morrow.

We owe to memory not only the increase of our knowledge, and our progress in rational inquiries, but many other intellectual pleasures

Abstinence is as easy to me as temperance would be difficult.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

Pride is seldom delicate; it will please itself with very mean advantages.

The liberty of the press is a blessing when we are inclined to write against others, and a calamity when we find ourselves overborne by the multitude of our assailants.