Passion looks not beyond the moment of its existence. Better, it says, the kisses of love to day, than the felicities of heaven afar off.

If one is not virtuous he becomes vicious.

Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them.

The greatest events of an age are its best thoughts. Thought finds its way into action.

The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.

Hard workers are usually honest; industry lifts them above temptation.

Affliction, like the iron-smith, shapes as it smites.