Let dogs delight to bark and bite, for God hath made them so.

Whatever brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home.

Logic helps us to strip off the outward disguise of things, and to behold and judge of them in their own nature.

Among all the accomplishments of youth there is none preferable to a decent and agreeable behavior among men, a modest freedom of speech, a soft and elegant manner of address, a graceful and lovely deportment, a cheerful gravity and good-humor, with a mind appearing ever serene under the ruffling accidents of human life.

Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.

For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.