Words may be either the servants or masters. If the former they may safely guide us in the way of truth. If the latter they intoxicate the brain and ….

The sharpest sting of adversity it borrows from our own impatience..

Civility is a charm that attracts the love of all men..

It is expedient to have acquaintance with those who have looked into the world, who know men, understand business, and can give you good intelligence….

Wit, without wisdom, is salt without meat; and that is but a comfortless dish to set a hungry man down to..

Observe a method in the distribution of your time. Every hour will then know its proper employment, and no time will be lost.

Meditation is that exercise of the mind by which it recalls a known truth, as some kind of creatures do their food, to be ruminated upon till all the….

Riches, honors and pleasure are the sweets which destroy the mind's appetite for heavenly food; poverty, disgrace and pain are the bitters which rest….

Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand and tra….

Meditation is that exercise of the mind, whereby it recalls a known truth, as some kinds of creatures do their food, to be ruminated upon, until all ….