The wise determine from the gravity of the case; the irritable, from sensibility to oppression; the high minded, from disdain and indignation at abusive power in unworthy hands.

Where mystery begins religion ends.

Never, no never, did Nature say one thing, and wisdom another.

And having looked to Government for bread, on the very first scarcity they will turn and bite the hand that fed them.

Contempt is not a thing to be despised. It may be borne with a calm and equal mind, but no man, by lifting his head high, can pretend that he does not perceive the scorns that are poured down on him from above.

The same sun which gilds all nature, and exhilarates the whole creation, does not shine upon disappointed ambition.

There never was a bad man that had ability for good service.