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.

Never let your zeal outrun your charity. The former is but human, the latter is divine.

All our possessions are as nothing compared to health, strength, and a clear conscience.

Lenity has almost always wisdom and justice on its side.

Experience is retrospect knowledge.

Our blessings are the least heeded, because the most common events of life.