It was not important how many enemies there are, but where the enemy is

The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it.

A good man will take care of his horses and dogs, not only while they are young, but when old and past service.

As soft wax is apt to take the stamp of the seal, so are the minds of young children to receive the instruction imprinted on them.

He shall fare well who confronts circumstances aright.

Mothers ought to bring up and nurse their own children; for they bring them up with greater affection and with greater anxiety, as loving them from the heart, and so to speak, every inch of them.

Neither blame or praise yourself.