Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies; seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends.

It is easier to pretend to be what you are not than to hide what you really are; but he that can accomplish both has little to learn in hypocrisy.

If Satan ever laughs, it must be at hypocrites; they are the greatest dupes he has.

The worst thing that can be said of the most powerful is that they can take your life; but the same can be said of the most weak.

Courage is like the diamond,--very brilliant; not changed by fire, capable of high polish, but except for the purpose of cutting hard bodies useless.

The excess of our youth are checks written against our age and they are payable with interest thirty years later.