Perish discretion, when it interferes With duty!

parents are too apt to mistake inclination for genius.

If I wanted to punish an enemy, it should be by fastening on him the trouble of constantly hating somebody.

Affliction is the school in which great virtues are acquired, in which great characters are formed.

Names govern the world.

Glory darts her soul-pervading ray on thrones and cottages, regardless still of all the artificial nice distinctions vain human customs make.

Goals help you overcome short-term problems.