Love before marriage is absolutely necessary.

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

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

Those who respect age, deserve to live to be old, and to be respected themselves.

There are men who think themselves too wise to be religious.

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

Married people should not be quick to hear what is said by either when in ill humor.