The enterprise of America precedes that of Europe, as the industry of England precedes that of the rest of Europe.

A man's fate is his own temper; and according to that will be his opinion as to the particular manner in which the course of events is regulated. A consistent man believes in destiny, a capricious man in chance.

Destiny bears us to our lot, and destiny is perhaps our own will.

The art of governing mankind by deceiving them.

Beauty can inspire miracles.

There is magic in the memory of schoolboy friendships; it softens the heart, and even affects the nervous system of those who have no heart.

If confidence is a plant of slow growth, credit is one which matures much more slowly.