The brightest thunder-bolt is elicited from the darkest storm.

The firmest of friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame.

We own almost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who have differed.

Attempts at reform, when they fail, strengthen despotism, as he that struggles tightens those cords he does not succeed in breaking.

We hate some persons because we do not know them; and will not know them because we hate them.

It is adverse to talent to be consorted and trained up with inferior minds and inferior companions, however high they may rank. The foal of the racer neither finds out his speed nor calls out his powers if pastured out with the common herd, that are destined for the collar and the yoke.

The poorest man would not part with health for money, but the richest would gladly part with all their money for health.