Science is an ocean. It is as open to the cockboat as the frigate. One man carries across it a freightage of ingots, another may fish there for herrings.

In belief lies the secret of all valuable exertion.

A fresh mind keeps the body fresh. Take in the ideas of the day, drain off those of yesterday.

There is no policy like politeness; and a good manner is the best thing in the world either to get a good name, or to supply the want of it.

Life, that ever needs forgiveness, has, for its first duty, to forgive.

Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm.

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.