A good man, though he will value his own countrymen, yet will think as highly of the worthy men of every nation under the sun.

What pity that Religion and Love, which heighten our relish for the things of both worlds, should ever run the human heart into enthusiasm, superstition, or uncharitableness!

Parents cannot expect advice to have the same force upon their children as experience has upon themselves.

All our pursuits, from childhood to manhood, are only trifles of different sorts and sizes, proportioned to our years and views.

Those we dislike can do nothing to please us.

If the education and studies of children were suited to their inclinations and capacities, many would be made useful members of society that otherwise would make no figure in it.

Honesty is good sense, politeness, amiableness,--all in one.