The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man. It is more powerful than external circumstances.

The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.

There are more people abusive to others than lie open to abuse themselves; but the humor goes round, and he that laughs at me today will have somebody to laugh at him tomorrow.

However wretched a fellow-mortal may be, he is still a member of our common species.

The guilt of enforced crimes lies on those who impose them.

Virtue hath no virtue if it be not impugned; then appeareth how great it is, of what value and power it is, when by patience it approveth what it works.

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.