A Wise Man Should Never Resolve Upon

When Men Comfort Themselves With Philosophy, 'tis Not Because They Have Got Two Or Three Sentences, But Because They Have Digested Those Sentences, And Made Them Their Own: Philosophy Is Nothing But Discretion.

Pleasure Is Nothing Else But The Intermission Of Pain, The Enjoying Of Something I Am In Great Trouble For Till I Have It.

In Quoting Of Books, Quote Such Authors As Are Usually Read; Others You May Read For Your Own Satisfaction, But Not Name Them.

While You Are Upon Earth, Enjoy The Good Things That Are Here (to That End Were They Given), And Be Not Melancholy, And Wish Yourself In Heaven.

The Happiness Of Married Life Depends Upon Making Small Sacrifices With Readiness And Cheerfulness.