Not only is there an art in knowing a thing, but also a certain art in teaching it.

Our span of life is brief, but is long enough for us to live well and honestly.

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.

It is not easy to distinguish between true and false affection, unless there occur one of those crises in which, as gold is tried by fire, so a faithful friendship may be tested by danger.

I cease not to advocate peace; even though unjust it is better than the most just war.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

No one has leave to sin.