The experience of others adds to our knowledge, but not to our wisdom; that is dearer bought.

The experience of others adds to our knowledge, but not to our wisdom; that is dearer bought.

That kind of discipline whose pungent severity is in the manifestations of paternal love, compassion, and tenderness is the most sure of its object.

It is vain to trust in wrong; it is like erecting a building upon a frail foundation, and which will directly be sure to topple over.

Prosperity is very liable to bring pride among the other goods with which it endows an individual; it is then that prosperity costs too dear.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul; and the heart of man knoweth none more fragrant.

There is no such thing as "best" in the world of individuals.