Men practice war; beasts do not.

He that does good to another does good also to himself, not only in the consequence but in the very act. For the consciousness of well-doing is in itself ample reward.

The first step in a person's salvation is knowledge of their sin.

Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind.

Those who pass their lives in foreign travel find they contract many ties of hospitality, but form no friendships.

If God adds another day to our life, let us receive it gladly.

Something that can never be learnt too thoroughly can never be said too often.