Dependence goes somewhat against the grain of a generous mind; and it is no wonder that it should do so, considering the unreasonable advantage which is often taken of the inequality of fortune.

Patient waiting is often the highest way of doing God's will.

True courage is the result of reasoning. A brave mind is always impregnable. Resolution lies more in the head than in the veins, and a just sense of honor and of infamy, of duty and of religion, will carry us farther than all the force of mechanism.

Dangerous principles impose upon our understanding, emasculate our spirits, and spoil our temper.

People that have nothing to do are quickly tired of their own company.

Knowledge is the consequence of time, and multitude of days are fittest to teach wisdom.

Everyone has a fair turn to be as great as he pleases.