Though thou art far away, thy rays are on Earth; Though thou art in their faces, no one knows thy going.

Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles of action; and see that thou ever act according to them. First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou.

Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay the price of it: it is not to the action that it is due, but to the manner of performing it.

To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.

When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.

Thinking, understanding, reasoning, willing, call not these Soul They are its actions, but they are not its essence.

The lips of the wise are as the doors of a cabinet; no sooner are they opened, but treasures are poured out before thee.