Accurate knowledge is the basis of correct opinions; the want of it makes the opinions of most people of little value.
Charles SimmonsA quick and sound judgment, good common sense, kind feeling, and an instinctive perception of character, in these are the elements of what is called tact, which has so much to do with acceptability and success in life.
Charles SimmonsEuphonic and harmonious expressions, forcible and just expressions, profound and comprehensive expressions, and especially apt and witty expressions, each have their specific influence upon different minds, and their common influence upon all minds.... It is therefore high time our most valuable aphorisms and paragraphs were put in order for frequent perusal, and for handy reference, as the circumstances of life call up subjects.
Charles SimmonsIntegrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but its end is glorious, and the universe will yet do it homage.
Charles SimmonsLife is made up of little things. It is very rarely that an occasion is offered for doing a great deal at once. True greatness consists in being great in little things.
Charles SimmonsThose who obtain riches by labor, care, and watching, know their value. Those who impart them to sustain and extend knowledge, virtue, and religion, know their use. Those who lose them by accident or fraud know their vanity. And those who experience the difficulties and dangers of preserving them know their perplexities.
Charles SimmonsWealth is a dangerous inheritance, unless the inheritor is trained to active benevolence.
Charles SimmonsIndustry keeps the body healthy, the mind clear, the heart whole, and the purse full.
Charles SimmonsIf you would reform the world from its errors and vices, begin by enlisting the mothers.
Charles SimmonsBoth mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.
Charles SimmonsPromptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.
Charles SimmonsInfidelity is seated in the heart; its origin is not in the head. It is the wish that Christianity might not be true, that leads to an argument to prove it.
Charles SimmonsIt is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.
Charles SimmonsGood intentions are very mortal and perishable things. Like very mellow and choice fruit, they are difficult to keep.
Charles SimmonsIt is only the constant exertion and working of our sensitive, intellectual, moral, and physical machinery that keeps us from rusting, and so becoming useless.
Charles SimmonsDare not usurp thy maker's place by giving way to wrath - wrath that goes forth in vengeance; "vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord."
Charles Simmons