No one is so old that he does not think he could live another year.

The impulse which directs to right conduct, and deters from crime, is not only older than the ages of nations and cities, but coeval with that Divine Being who sees and rules both heaven and earth.

For even if the allotted space of life be short, it is long enough in which to live honorably and well.

This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again.

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

What an ugly beast the ape, and how like us.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.