Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.
I am a fool, I know it; and yet, Heaven help me, I'm poor enough to be a wit.
Guilt is ever at a loss, and confusion waits upon it; when innocence and bold truth are always ready for expression.
One minute gives invention to destroy; What to rebuild, will a whole age employ.
I find we are growing serious, and then we are in great danger of being dull.
If happiness in self-content is placed, The wise are wretched, and fools only blessed.