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.

Persistent kindness conquers the ill-disposed.

Dissembling profiteth nothing; a feigned countenance, and slightly forged externally, deceiveth but very few.

God never repents of what He has first resolved upon.

The thing that matters is not what you bear, but how you bear it

What were once vices are the fashion of the day.

No one can keep a mask on long.