Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.

Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.

There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.

Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.

In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.