The art of life is the art of avoiding pain; and he is the best pilot, who steers clearest of the rocks and shoals with which it is beset.

He, who steadily observes those moral precepts in which all religions concur, will never be questioned at the gates of heaven as to the dogmas in which they all differ.

His system of morality was the most benevolent and sublime probably that has been ever taught, and consequently more perfect than those of any of the ancient philosophers... He was the most innocent, the most benevolent, the most eloquent and sublime character that ever has been exhibited to man.

To penetrate and dissipate these clouds of darkness, the general mind must be strengthened by education.

I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.

Error indeed has often prevailed by the assistance of power or force. Truth is the proper and sufficient antagonist to error.

No man has done everything he can who has done only his best.