Doubt whom you will, but never yourself.

Tearless grief bleeds inwardly.

Good men have the fewest fears. He has but one great fear who fears to do wrong; he has a thousand who has overcome it.

Women seldom forfeit their claims to respect to men whom they respect.

Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.

Loss of sincerity is loss of vital power.

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