We are told, that the black bear is innocent; but I should not like to trust myself with him.

As the mind must govern the hands, so in every society the man of intelligence must direct the man of labor.

I have adopted the Roman sentiment, that it is more honorable to save a citizen than to kill an enemy.

Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging well.

None of the projects or designs which exercise the mind of man are equally subject to obstructions and disappointments with the pursuit of fame.

Let him that desires to see others happy, make haste to give while his gift can be enjoyed, and remember that every moment of delay takes away something from the value of his benefaction.

See nations slowly wise, and meanly just, to buried merit raise the tardy bust.