Genius in poverty is never feared, because nature, though liberal in her gifts in one instance, is forgetful in another.

Genius in poverty is never feared, because nature, though liberal in her gifts in one instance, is forgetful in another.

Nothing is difficult; it is only we who are indolent.

All government is an evil, but, of the two form's of that evil, democracy or monarchy, the sounder is monarchy; the more able to do its will, democracy.

It is better to make friends than adversaries of a conquered race.

It is highly convenient to believe in the infinite mercy of God when you feel the need of mercy, but remember also his infinite justice.

Some persons are so devotional they have not one bit of true religion in them.