Sometimes the greatest adversities turn out to be the greatest blessings.

It is seldom that statesmen have the option of choosing between a good and an evil.

Opinions, like showers, are generated in high places, but they invariably descend into lower ones, and ultimately flow down to the people as rain unto the sea.

The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.

A power above all human responsibility ought to be above all human attainment.

The most ridiculous of all animals is a proud priest; he cannot use his own tools without cutting his own fingers.

We should choose our books as we would our companions, for their sterling and intrinsic merit.