The man from whom the joys of life have departed is living no more, but should be counted with the dead.

The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.

Opportunity is the best captain of all endeavor.

And if my present actions strike you as foolish, let's just say I've been accused of folly by a fool.

I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him either.

The rewards of virtue alone abide secure.

Even the stout of heart shrink when they see the approach of death.