Justice, not the majority, should rule.

The beauty seen is partly in him who sees it. [a predisposition to notice the beautiful, in everything.]

The busiest of living agents are certain dead men's thoughts.

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

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources.

Contentment is not happiness. An oyster may be contented. Happiness is compounded of richer elements.

It is with charity as with money--the more we stand in need of it, the less we have to give away.