What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with all his might.

"I believe that no characteristic is so distinctively human as the sense of indebtedness we feel, not necessarily for a favor received, but even for the slightest evidence of kindness; and there is nothing so boorish, savage, inhuman as to appear to be overwhelmed by a favor, let alone unworthy of it."

We are bound by the law, so that we may be free.

The evil implanted in man by nature spreads so imperceptibly, when the habit of wrong-doing is unchecked, that he himself can set no limit to his shamelessness.

Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the laws of nature.

More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. It will steal you blind.