No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies.

Keep we to the broad truths before us; duty here; knowledge comes alone in the Hereafter.

It is destiny phrase of the weak human heart! 'It is destiny' dark apology for every error! The strong and virtuous admit no destiny

Bright and illustrious illusions!

Better than fame is still the wish for fame, the constant training for a glorious strife.

There is certainly something of exquisite kindness and thoughtful benevolence in that rarest of gifts,--fine breeding.

Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness; anger concealed often hardens into revenge.