History is truely the witness of times past, the light of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life, the messenger of antiquity.

Men of different tastes have different pursuits.

Constant practice devoted to one subject often outdoes both intelligence and skill. - Assiduus usus uni rei deditus et ingenium et artem saepe vincit

We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race.

These studies are a spur to the young, a delight to the old: an ornament in prosperity, a consoling refuge in adversity; they are pleasure for us at home, and no burden abroad; they stay up with us at night, they accompany us when we travel, they are with us in our country visits.

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue but the parent of all the other virtues.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty solemnity of demeanour.