Uncalled for excuses are practical confessions.

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.

Good intentions are very mortal and perishable things. Like very mellow and choice fruit, they are difficult to keep.

Life 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.

Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws.

It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.

Integrity 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.