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

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.

Good Humor is the best shield against the darts of satirical raillery

True greatness consists in being great in little things.

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

A 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.