A true friend is the gift of God, and He only who made hearts can unite them.

Society is built upon trust.

A true friend is the gift of God, and He only who made hearts can unite them.

Action is the highest perfection and drawing forth of the utmost power, vigor, and activity of man's nature.

Flints may be melted - we see it daily - but an ungrateful heart cannot be; not by the strongest and noblest flame.

Most of the appearance of mirth in the world is not mirth, it is art. The wounded spirit is not seen, but walks under a disguise.

It is a noble and great thing to cover the blemishes and excuse the failings of a friend; to draw a curtain before his weaknesses and to display his perfections; to bury his shortcomings in silence but to proclaim his virtues on the housetop.