The conduct of a wise politician is ever suited to the present posture of affairs. Often by foregoing a part he saves the whole, and by yielding in a small matter secures a greater.

What can they suffer that do not fear to die?

The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune.

Time which diminishes all things increases understanding for the aging.

The belly has no ears.

It is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp.

Character is simply habit long continued.