Let us train our minds to desire what the situation demands.

Unhappy is the man, though he rule the world, who doesn't consider himself supremely blessed.

Nothing is our except time.

I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good.

What is the proper limit for wealth? It is, first, to have what is necessary; and, second, to have what is enough.

We can be thankful to a friend for a few acres or a little money; and yet for the freedom and command of the whole earth, and for the great benefits of our being, our life, health, and reason, we look upon ourselves as under no obligation.

The road to learning by precept is long, but by example short and effective.