We must not in the course of public life expect immediate approbation and immediate grateful acknowledgment of our services. But let us persevere through abuse and even injury. The internal satisfaction of a good conscience is always present, and time will do us justice in the minds of the people, even those at present the most prejudiced against us.

An education is the investment with the greatest returns.

Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.

Promises may get thee friends, but non-performance will turn them into enemies.

Mankind naturally and generally love to be flatter'd.

Many foxes grow gray but few grow good.

The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason: The Morning Daylight appears plainer when you put out your Candle.