As the Sandwich Islander believes that the strength and valor of the enemy he kills passes into himself, so we gain the strength of the temptation we resist.

Books are for nothing but to inspire

There is a good ear, in some men, that draws supplies to virtue out of very indifferent nutriment.

When it is dark enough, men see the stars.

I look on that man as happy, who, when there is question of success, looks into his work for a reply.

Away with this hurrah of masses, and let us have the considerate vote of single men.

Everything is made of one hidden stuff.