The bounds of a man's knowledge are easily concealed, if he has but prudence.

It is impossible to combat enthusiasm with reason; for though it makes a show of resistance, it soon eludes the pressure, refers you to distinctions not to be understood, and feelings which it cannot explain. A man who would endeavor to fix an enthusiast by argument might as well attempt to spread quicksilver with his finger.

Even children follow'd with endearing wile, And pluck'd his gown, to share the good man's smile.

I was ever of the opinion, that the honest man who married and brought up a large family, did more service than he who continued single, and only talked of population.