Since there must be chimeras, why is not perfection the chimera of all men?

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings, which is appreciated only by those who dare to grapple with them.

There is nothing steadfast in life but our memories. We are sure of keeping intact only that which we have lost.

We recognize the action of God in great things: we exclude it in small. We forget that the Lord of eternity is also the Lord of the hour.

There are questions so indiscreet, that they deserve neither truth nor falsehood in reply.

America has begun her career at the culminating point of life, as Adam did at the age of thirty.

Antiquity is a species of aristocracy with which it is not easy to be on visiting terms.