He who purposely cheats his friend would cheat his God.

He who reforms himself has done more towards reforming the public than a crowd or noisy, impotent patriots.

Softness of smile indicates softness of character.

I am prejudiced in favor of him who, without impudence, can ask boldly. He has faith in humanity, and faith in himself. No one who is not accustomed to giving grandly can ask nobly and with boldness.

The procrastinator is not only indolent and weak, but commonly, false, too; most of the weak are false.

Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.

You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing; to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.