It is wisdom in prosperity, when all is as thou wouldn't have it, to fear and suspect the worst.

Anything which causes trouble has special merit in their eyes.

If you look at history you'll find that no state has been so plagued by its rulers as when power has fallen into the hands of some dabbler in philosophy or literary addict.

War is sweet to those who have not experienced it.

Sacred scripture is of course the basic authority for everything; yet I sometimes run across ancient sayings or pagan writings - even the poets - so purely and reverently and admirably expressed that I can't help believing the author's hearts were moved by some divine power. And perhaps the spirit of Christ is more widespread than we understand, and the company of the saints includes many not on our calendar.

Time takes away the grief of men.

Your library is your paradise.