The conscience is the most flexible material in the world. Today you cannot stretch it over a mole hill; while tomorrow it can hide a mountain.

Man must be disappointed with the lesser things of life before he can comprehend the full value of the greater.

Some have the temperament and tastes of genius, without its creative power. They feel acutely, but express tamely.

One vice worn out makes us wiser than fifty tutors.

Rank is a great beautifier.

Dream manfully and nobly, and thy dreams shall be prophets.

As the excitement of the game increases, prudence is sure to diminish.