Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage nature. the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.

Do nothing in a depressed mood, nor as one afflicted, nor as thinking that you are in misery, for no one compels you to that.

Were I a nightingale, I would act the part of a nightingale; were I a swan, the part of a swan.

As in walking it is your great care not to run your foot upon a nail, or to tread awry, and strain your leg; so let it be in all the affairs of human life, not to hurt your mind or offend your judgment. And this rule, if observed carefully in all your deportment, will be a mighty security to you in your undertakings.

I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what I choose.

We tell lies, yet it is easy to show that lying is immoral.

Books are the training weights of the mind.