Death is a punishment to some, to others a gift and to many a favour.

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.

Freedom can't be bought for nothing. If you hold her precious, you must hold all else of little worth.

The highest duty and the highest proof of wisdom - that deed and word should be in accord.

The largest part of goodness is the will to become good.

An age builds up cities: an hour destroys them.

Nature ever provides for her own exigencies.