He that has never known adversity is but half acquainted with others, or with himself.

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

Accustom yourself to submit on all and every occasion, and on the most minute, no less than on the most important circumstances of life, to a small present evil, to obtain a greater distant good. This will give decision, tone, and energy to the mind, which, thus disciplined, will often reap victory from defeat and honor from repulse.

Avarice has ruined more men than prodigality, and the blindest thoughtlessness of expenditure has not destroyed so many fortunes as the calculating but insatiable lust of accumulation.

In all places, and in all times, those religionists who have believed too much have been more inclined to violence and persecution than those who have believed too little.

There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.

Hope is a prodigal young heir, and experience is his banker.