All that lies betwixt the cradle and the grave is uncertain.

The mind that is anxious about future events is miserable.

That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with delight.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

The primary sign of a well-ordered mind is a man's ability to remain in one place and linger in his own company

People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his kindness they still remain in his debt.

Successful villany is called virtue.