That man is thought a dangerous knave, Or zealot plotting crime, Who for advancement of his kind Is wiser than his time.

There is peace more destructive of the manhood of living man than war is destructive of his material body.

Not peace at any price! Chains are worse than bayonets.

Duty, though set about by thorns, may still be made a staff supporting even while it tortures. Cast it away, and, like the prophet's wand, it changes to a snake.

Fix yourself upon the wealthy. In a word, take this for a golden rule through life: Never, never have a friend that is poorer than yourself.

Wit, like money, bears an extra value when rung down immediately it is wanted. Men pay severely who require credit.

Virtue is a beautiful thing in woman when they don't go about with it like a child with a drum making all sorts of noise with it.