Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what he thought he could not do, is valuable.

It is a most mortifying reflection for a man to consider what he has done, compared to what he might have done.

Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.

Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.

An author places himself uncalled before the tribunal of criticism and solicits fame at the hazard of disgrace.

Hope is necessary in every condition.

I would consent to have a limb amputated to recover my spirits