One Cause, Which Is Not Always Observed,

As He That Lives Longest Lives But A Little While, Every Man May Be Certain That He Has No Time To Waste. The Duties Of Life Are Commensurate To Its Duration; And Every Day Brings Its Task, Which, If Neglected, Is Doubled On The Morrow.

The Wretched Have No Compassion, They Can Do Good Only From Strong Principles Of Duty.

If A Man Could Say Nothing Against A Character But What He Can Prove, History Could Not Be Written.

Our Minds Should Not Be Empty Because If They Are Not Preoccupied By Good, Evil Will Break In Upon Them.

Some Desire Is Necessary To Keep Life In Motion, And He Whose Real Wants Are Supplied Must Admit Those Of Fancy.