It is remarkable with what Christian fortitude and resignation we can bear the suffering of other folks.
All human race would be wits. And millions miss, for one that hits.
No wise man ever wished to be younger.
I remember it was with extreme difficulty that I could bring my master to understand the meaning of the word opinion, or how a point could be disputable; because reason taught us to affirm or deny only where we are certain; and beyond our knowledge we cannot do either.
Vanity is a mark of humility rather than of pride.
Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great souls. Invention is the talent of youth, and judgment of age.