Happiness and virtue rest upon each other; the best are not only the happiest, but the happiest are usually the best.

Archaeology is not only the hand maid of history, it is also the conservator of art.

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

Success never needs an excuse.

The veil which covers the face of futurity is woven by the hand of mercy.

Youth is in danger until it learns to look upon debts as furies.

The mind profits by the wrecks of every passion.