Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.
Let the soldier yield to the civilian.
Let flattery, the handmaid of the vices, be far removed .
We should be as careful of our words as of our actions.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
It is difficult to set bounds to the price unless you first set bounds to the wish.