A Young Man Passes From

There Are Few Circumstances Which So Strongly Distinguish The Philosopher, As The Calmness With Which He Can Reply To Criticisms He May Think Undeservedly Severe.

Those From Whose Pocket The Salary Is Drawn, And By Whose Appointment The Officer Was Made, Have Always A Right To Discuss The Merits Of Their Officers, And Their Modes Of Exercising The Duties They Are Paid To Perform.

The Council Of The Royal Society Is A Collection Of Men Who Elect Each Other To Office And Then Dine Together At The Expense Of This Society To Praise Each Other Over Wine And Give Each Other Medals.

The Half Minute Which We Daily Devote To The Winding-up Of Our Watches Is An Exertion Of Labour Almost Insensible; Yet, By The Aid Of A Few Wheels, Its Effect Is Spread Over The Whole Twenty-four Hours.

In England, The Profession Of The Law Is That Which Seems To Hold Out The Strongest Attraction To Talent, From The Circumstance, That In It Ability, Coupled With Exertion, Even Though Unaided By Patronage, Cannot Fail Of Obtaining Reward.