That plenty should produce either covetousness or prodigality is a perversion of providence; and yet the generality of men are the worse for their riches.

A private Life is to be preferrd; the Honour and Gain of publick Posts, bearing no proportion with the Comfort of it.

Those who live to live forever, never fear dying.

For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.

Never give out while there is hope; but hope not beyond reason, for that shows more desire than judgement.

A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably.

In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest.