There are two modes of establishing our reputation; to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues.

Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her cradle and discards her nurse.

Honor is the most capricious in her rewards. She feeds us with air, and often pulls down our house, to build our monument.

If the prodigal quits life in debt to others, the miser quits it still deeper in debt to himself.

Light, whether it be material or moral, is the best reformer.

If we look backwards to antiquity it should be as those that are winning a race.

If a horse has four legs, and I'm riding it, I think I can win.