Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.

The greatest happiness comes from the greatest activity.

The light in the world comes principally from two sources,-the sun, and the student's lamp.

It is only an error of judgment to make a mistake, but it argues an infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered.

Formerly when great fortunes were only made in war, war was a business; but now, when great fortunes are only made by business, business is war.

Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.

All men are alike in their lower natures; it is in their higher characters that they differ.