Reason! how many eyes hast thou to see evils, and how dim, nay, blind, thou art in preventing them.

As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.

There is a certain delicacy which in yielding conquers; and with a pitiful look makes one find cause to crave help one's self.

Provision is the foundation of hospitality, and thrift the fuel of magnificence.

Blasphemous words betray the vain foolishness of the speaker.

The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.

Hope itself is a pain, while it is overmatched by fear.