Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.

There is nothing more shocking than to see assertion and approval dashing ahead of cognition and perception.

As the scale of the balance must give way to the weight that presses it down, so the mind must of necessity yield to demonstration.

We study history not to be clever in another time, but to be wise always.

In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made.

Most happy is he who is entirely self-reliant, and who centers all his requirements in himself alone.

All things are full of God.