Prudence, patience, labor, valor; these are the stars that rule the career of mortals.

Agreeable surprises are the perquisites of youth.

Political freedom is, or ought to be, the best guaranty for the safety and continuance of spiritual, mental, and civil freedom. It is the combination of numbers to secure the liberty to each one.

If aught be worse than failure from overstress of a life's prime purpose, it is to sit down content with a little success.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

If a good face is a letter of recommendation, a good heart is a letter of credit.

What a rare gift, by the by, is that of manners! how difficult to define, how much more difficult to impart! Better for a man to possess them than wealth, beauty, or talent; they will more than supply all.