A man that has lost moral sense is like a man in battle with both of his legs shot off: he has nothing to stand on.

Men will imitate and admire his unmoved firmness, his inflexible conscience for the right; and yet his gentleness, as tender as a woman's, his moderation of spirit, which not all the heat of party could inflame, nor all the jars and disturbances of this country shake out of its place: I swear you to an emulation of his justice, his moderation, and his mercy.

No one can deal with the hearts of men unless he has the sympathy which is given by love.

Next to ingratitude the most painful thing to bear is gratitude.

Never excuse yourself.

The blossom cannot tell what becomes of its odor, and no person can tell what becomes of his or her influence and example.

Tears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven.