Parents cannot expect advice to have the same force upon their children as experience has upon themselves.

Calamity is the test of integrity.

Necessity may well be called the mother of invention but calamity is the test of integrity.

The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.

For the human mind is seldom at stay: If you do not grow better, you will most undoubtedly grow worse.

Those who doubt themselves most generally err least.

He only who gave life has a power over it.