In the pleading of cases nothing pleases so much as brevity.

In the pleading of cases nothing pleases so much as brevity.

The highest of characters is his who is as ready to pardon the moral errors of mankind as if he were every day guilty of them himself; and as cautious of committing a fault as if he never forgave one.

Perhaps you will ask whether I can raise these three millions without difficulty. Well, nearly all my capital is invested in land, but I have some money out at interest and I can borrow without any trouble.

However often you may have done them a favour, if you once refuse they forget everything except your refusal.

It is difficult to retain what you may have learned unless you should practice it. -Difficile est tenere quae acceperis nisi exerceas

It is wonderful how the mind is stirred and quickened into activity by brisk bodily exercise.