The corruption of the best things gives rise to the worst.

Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his company has not so powerful an influence.

A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere even the careless, the most stupid thinker.

There is not to be found, in all history, any miracle attested by a sufficient number of men, of such unquestioned good sense, education and learning, as to secure us against all delusion in themselves.

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches one to fear and sorrow real poverty.