He that would be a master must draw from the life as well as copy from originals, and join theory and experience together.

People's opinions of themselves are legible in their countenances.

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

I would not despair unless I knew the irrevocable decree was passed; saw my misfortune recorded in the book of fate, and signed and sealed by neces-sity.

The abuse of a thing is no argument against the use of it.

Remorse of conscience is like an old wound; a man is in no condition to fight under such circumstances. The pain abates his vigor and takes up too much of his attention.

Confidence, as opposed, to modesty and distinguished from decent assurance, proceeds from self-opinion, and is occasioned by ignorance and flattery.