There is a vast deal of vital air in loving words.

The moderate are not usually the most sincere, for the same circumspection which makes them moderate makes them likewise retentive of what could give offence.

Friendship may sometimes step a few paces in advance of truth.

The religion of Christ is peace and good-will,--the religion of Christendom is war and ill-will.

Religion is the eldest sister of philosophy: on whatever subjects they may differ, it is unbecoming in either to quarrel, and most so about their inheritance.

All schools of philosophy, and almost all authors, are rather to be frequented for exercise than for weight.

I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.