Keyholes are the occasions of more sin and wickedness, than all other holes in this world put together.

The way to fame, is like the way to heaven,--through much tribulation.

A coward never forgives.

The accusing spirit, which flew up to heaven's chancery with the oath, blushed as he gave it in; and the recording angel as he wrote it down dropped a tear upon the word and blotted it out forever.

Death opens the gate of fame, and shuts the gate of envy after it; it unlooses the chain of the captive, and puts the bondsman's task into another man's hand.

Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other.

Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.