It was wisely said, by a man of great observation, that there are as many miseries beyond riches as on this side of them.

We see but the outside of a rich man's happiness; few consider him to be like the silkworm, that, when she seems to play, is at the very same time consuming herself.

Of this blest man, let his just praise be given, Heaven was in him, before he was in Heaven.

A companion that feasts the company with and mirth, and leaves out the sin which is usually mixed with them, he is the man; and let me tell you, good company and good discourse are the very sinews of virtue.