Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore, So do our minutes hasten to their end.

Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to get leisure.

It is knowledge that influences and equalizes the social condition of man; that gives to all, however different their political position, passions which are in common, and enjoyments which are universal.

The sign of an intelligent people is their ability to control emotions by the application of reason.

Innocence dwells with Wisdom, but never with Ignorance.

I detest that man who hides one thing in the depths of his heart, and speaks for another.

What does reason demand of a man? A very easy thing--to live in accord with his nature.

Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.

Where reason fails, time oft has worked a cure.

Wealth is the slave of a wise man. The master of a fool.