Wisdom is the repose of the mind.

Strange that cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.

Vanity and rudeness are seldom seen together.

He who sedulously attends, pointedly asks, calmly speaks, coolly answers and ceases when he has no more to say is in possession of some of the best requisites of man

God protects those he loves from worthless reading.

The mingled incentives which lead to action are often too subtle and lie too deep for us to analyze.

He can feel no little wants who is in pursuit of grandeur.