“I found our speech copious without order, and energetic without rules”

“There can be no friendship without confidence, and no confidence without integrity.”

“What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.”

“Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.”

“Happiness," said he, "must be something solid and permanent, without fear and without uncertainty.”

“We never do anything consciously for the last time without sadness of heart.”

“Pleasure is seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.”