The thirst of desire is never filled, nor fully satisfied.

There is in superstition a senseless fear of God.

Peace is freedom in tranquility.

In men of the highest character and noblest genius there is to be found an insatiable desire for honor, command, power, and glory.

Each part of life has its own pleasures. Each has its own abundant harvest, to be garnered in season. We may grow old in body, but we need never grow old in mind and spirit. No one is as old as to think he or she cannot live one more year.

He who acknowledges a kindness has it still, and he who has a grateful sense of it has requited it.

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.