A large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life, by him who interests his heart in everything.

Atheism

When ever a person talks loudly against religion, always suspect that it is not their reason, but their passions, which have got the better of their beliefs. A bad life and a good belief are disagreeable and troublesome neighbors; and when they separate, depend on it that it is for the sake of peace and quiet.

Complaints and Complaining

We lose the right of complaining sometimes, by denying something, but this often triples its force.

Forgiveness

Only the brave know how to forgive; it is the most refined and generous pitch of virtue human nature can arrive at.

Parents and Parenting

I wish either my father or my mother, or indeed both of them, as they were in duty both equally bound to it, had minded what they were about when they begot me.

Solitude

In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.