Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

If doing what ought to be done be made the first business and success a secondary consideration--is not this the way to exalt virtue?

A good man will certainly also possess courage; but a brave man is not necessarily good.

It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?

he who will not economize will agonize

When a nation or family is about to flourish, there are sure to be happy omens; and when it is about to perish, there are sure to be unlucky omens.

What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others.