Circumstances rule men and not men rule circumstances.
When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.
courage is the gift of character
Only one in command: that's the way in the home And the way in the state when it must find Measures best for mankind.
The man who glories in his luck may be overthrown by destiny.
Love must not touch the marrow of the soul. Our affections must be breakable chains that we can cast them off or tighten them.