Despotism subjects a nation to one tyrant; democracy, to many.

Mediocrity is beneath a brave soul.

Mountains appear more lofty the nearer they are approached, but great men resemble them not in this particular.

Only vain people wage war against the vanity of others.

Men are capable of making great sacrifices, who are not willing to make the lesser ones, on which so much of the happiness of life depends. The great sacrifices are seldom called for, but the minor ones are in daily requisition; and the making them with cheerfulness and grace enhances their value.

Yes, the meeting of dear friends atones for the regret of separation; and like it so much enhances affection, that after absence one wonders how one has been able to stay away from them so long.

A beautiful woman without fixed principles may be likened to those fair but rootless flowers which float in streams, driven by every breeze.