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

He was not merely a chip off the old block, but the old block itself.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

True humility-the basis of the Christian system-is the low but deep and firm foundation of all virtues.

The writers against religion, whilst they oppose every system, are wisely careful never to set up any of their own.

Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises, for never intending to go beyond promise, it costs nothing.

Applaud us when we run, Console us when we fall, Cheer us when we recover.