If a civil word or two will render a man happy, he must be a wretch indeed who will not give them to him. Such a disposition is like lighting another man's candle by one's own, which loses none of its brilliancy by what the other gains.

Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

Death is only a horizon, and a horizon is only the limit of your sight. Open your eyes to see more clearly.

We are apt to be very pert at censuring others, where we will not endure advice.

The truest end of life is to know the life that never ends.

And he that is taught to live upon little, owes more to his father's wisdom, than he that has a great deal left him, does to his father's care.

Interest has the security, though not the virtue of a principle. As the world goes, it is the surest side; for men daily leave both relations and religion to follow it.