Mystery and innocence are not akin.
Those who commit injustice bear the greatest burden.
That alone can be called true refinement which elevates the soul of man, purifying the manners by improving the intellect.
If gratitude is due from children to their earthly parent, how much more is the gratitude of the great family of men due to our father in heaven.
It is what we give up, not what we lay up, that adds to our lasting store.
It is better to be the builder of our own name than to be indebted by descent for the proudest gifts known to the books of heraldry.