All knowledge is of itself of some value. There is nothing so minute or inconsiderable, that I would not rather know it than not. In the same manner, all power, of whatever sort, is of itself desirable. A man would not submit to learn to hem a ruffle, of his wife, or his wife's maid; but if a mere wish could attain it, he would rather wish to be able to hem a ruffle.

Truth, such as is necessary to the reputation of life, is always found where it is honestly sought.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it.

It generally happens that assurance keeps an even pace with ability.

He who endeavors to please must appear pleased.

At seventy-seven it is time to be in earnest.

There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a distance to reach either.