Human excellence means nothing Unless it works with the consent of God.

Lucky that man whose children make his happiness in life and not his grief, the anguished disappointment of his hopes.

Power gives no purchase to the hand, it will not hold, soon perishes, and greatness goes.

Delusive hope still points to distant good.

Authority is never without hate.

Cleverness is not wisdom.

Time will explain it all. He is a talker, and needs no questioning before he speaks.