In civilized life, where the happiness and indeed almost the existence of man, depends on the opinion of his fellow men. He is constantly acting a studied part.

Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.

Knowledge is the consequence of time, and multitude of days are fittest to teach wisdom.

The road to heaven lies as near by water as by land.

Perpetual pushing and assurance put a difficulty out of countenance and make a seeming difficulty gives way.

As the language of the face is universal, so 'tis very comprehensive; no laconism can reach it: 'Tis the short hand of the mind, and crowds a great deal in a little room