Violent measures are always dangerous, but, when necessary, may then be looked on as wise. They have, however, the advantage of never being matter of indifference; and, when well concerted, must be decisive.
An able man shows his spirit by gentle words and resolute actions.
Idleness is only the refuge of weak minds.
Ridicule is the best test of truth.
Enjoy pleasures, but let them be your own, and then you will taste them.
Experience only can teach men not to prefer what strikes them for the present moment, to what will have much greater weight with the them hereafter.