Examples would indeed be excellent things were not people so modest that none will set, and so vain that none will follow them.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. It is wholesome and bracing for the mind to have its faculties kept of the stretch.

A statesman, we are told, should follow public opinion. Doubtless, as a coachman follows his horses; having firm hold on the reins and guiding them.

Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.

The power of faith will often shine forth the most when the character is naturally weak.

The virtue of Paganism was strength: the virtue of Christianity is obedience.

Pity is like eating mustard without beef.