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.

The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

Read at every wait; read at all hours; read within leisure; read in times of labor; read as one goes in; read as one goest out. The task of the educated mind is simply put: read to lead.

Leisure with dignity.

It is difficult to remember all, and ungracious to omit any.

To give counsel, as well as to take it, is a feature of true friendship.