Work makes a callus against grief.

Old age: the crown of life, our play's last act.

Diseases of the soul are more dangerous and more numerous than those of the body.

If I err in belief that the souls of men are immortal, I gladly err, nor do I wish this error which gives me pleasure to be wrested from me while I live.

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

The wise man never loses his temper.

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.