For what I have publish'd, I can only hope to be pardon'd; but for what I have burned, I deserve to be prais'd.

Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.

Some people will never learn anything, for this reason, because they understand everything too soon.

As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.

An excuse is more terrible than a lie; for an excuse is a lie guarded.

The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person.

Love the offender, yet detest the offence.

how many wars were waged in thy name?

Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.

What will a child learn sooner than a song?

To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.

We may see the small value God has for riches, by the people he gives them to.

To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves.

Expression is the dress of thought.

Every professional was once an amateur.

Act well your part, there all the honour lies.

Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.

A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

Amusement is the happiness of those who cannot think.