In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply.

When I say to the Moment flying; 'Linger a while -- thou art so fair!' Then bind me in thy bonds undying, And my final ruin I will bear!

If a man knows where to get good advice, it is as though he could supply it himself.

Ignorant men raise questions that wise men answered a thousand years ago.

Only law can give us freedom.

There are few who have at once thought and capacity for action. Thought expands, but lames; action animates, but narrows.

Generally speaking, an author's style is a faithful copy of his mind. If you would write a lucid style, let there first be light in your own mind; and if you would write a grand style, you ought to have a grand character.