We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

The Word of God proves the truth of religion; the corruption of man, its necessity; government, its advantages.

Politeness has been defined to be artificial good-nature; but we may affirm, with much greater propriety, that good-nature is natural politeness.

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.

Is it not astonishing that the love of repose keeps us in continual agitation?