Of all the animals, man is the only one that lies.

Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a Nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human Nature. Alas! is it rendered impossible by its vices?

With pleasure I write my name in your Album. Ere long some younger man will be more happy to confer his name upon you. Don't allow it, Mary, until fully assured that he is worthy of the happiness.

Even if you're happy with the life you've chosen, you're still curious about the other options.

One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken.

He who never puts his trust in any man will never be deceived.