If I wished to punish my enemy, I should make him hate somebody.

Oh! the joy Of young ideas painted on the mind, In the warm glowing colors fancy spreads On objects not yet known, when all is new, And all is lovely.

Goals help you overcome short-term problems.

Gentleness is the outgrowth of benignity.

When you are disposed to be vain of your mental acquirements, look up to those who are more accomplished than yourself, that you may be fired with emulation; but when you feel dissatisfied with your circumstances, look down on those beneath you, that you may learn contentment.

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

There are only two bad things in this world, sin and bile.