If a sect arises whose tenets would subvert morals, good sense has fair play and reasons and laughs it out of doors without suffering the State to be troubled with it.

Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind.

That liberty [is pure] which is to go to all, and not to the few or the rich alone.

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

Whenever a man has cast a longing eye on offices, a rottenness begins in his conduct.

Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.

Every gentleman plays billiards, but someone who plays billiards too well, is no gentleman.