Ere yet we yearn for what is out of our reach, we are still in the cradle. When wearied out with our yearnings, desire again falls asleep; we are on the death-bed.

When you borrow on your character, it is your character that you leave in pawn.

A man's ancestry is a positive property to him.

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

Master books, but do not let them master you.

Philosophy, while it soothes the reason, damps the ambition.

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