A feeling heart is a blessing that no one, who has it, would be without; and it is a moral security of innocence; since the heart that is able to partake of the distress of another, cannot wilfully give it.

For tutors, although they may make youth learned, do not always make them virtuous.

Men know no medium: They will either, spaniel-like, fawn at your feet, or be ready to leap into your lap.

The world, the wise world, that never is wrong itself, judges always by events. And if he should use me ill, then I shall be blamed for trusting him: if well, O then I did right, to be sure!--But how would my censurers act in my case, before the event justifies or condemns the action, is the question.

Quantity in diet is more to be regarded than quality. A full meal is a great enemy both to study and industry.

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 we want to tell, we wish our friend to have curiosity to hear.