A dull head thinks of no better way to show himself wise, than by suspecting everything in his way.
As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.
Ungratefulness is the very poison of manhood.
In the performance of a good action, we not only benefit ourselves, but we confer a blessing upon others.
Anger, the Stoics said, was a short madness.
The truly great and good, in affliction, bear a countenance more princely than they are wont; for it is the temper of the highest hearts, like the palm-tree, to strive most upwards when it is most burdened.