A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants, and how much more unhappy he might be than he really is.

A state of temperance, sobriety and justice without devotion is a cold, lifeless, insipid condition of virtue, and is rather to be styled philosophy than religion.

A cloudy day, or a little sunshine, have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most real blessings or misfortunes.

Among all kinds of writing, there is none in which authors are more apt to miscarry than in works of humour, as there is none in which they are more ambitious to excel.

The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others.

Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable.

Colors speak all languages.

A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own heart.

A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.