The philosophy of the wisest man that ever existed, is mainly derived from the act of introspection.

The first duty of man is to take none of the principles of conduct upon trust; to do nothing without a clear and individual conviction that it is right to be done.

What can be more clear and sound in explanation, than the love of a parent to his child?

Power is not happiness. Security and peace are more to be desired than a name at which nations tremble.

The great model of the affection of love in human beings is the sentiment which subsists between parents and children.

Of Belief Human mathematics, so to speak, like the length of life, are subject to the doctrine of chances.

Books are the depositary of everything that is most honourable to man.