Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristicks of a vigorous intellect. Every advance into knowledge opens new prospects, and produces new incitements to farther progress.
There are few ways in which a man can be more innocently employed than in getting money.
Marriage has many pains, but celibacy has no pleasures.
We are all in the same boat in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty.
We always strive for what is forbidden, and desire what is denied.
All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end.