We are often prophets to others only because we are our own historians.
What I value most next to eternity is time.
We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more.
Old age is the night of life, as night is the old age of the day. Still, night is full of magnificence; and, for many, it is more brilliant than the day.
Poor humanity!--so dependent, so insignificant, and yet so great.
As we advance in life the circle of our pains enlarges, while that of our pleasures contracts.