To give birth is a fearsome thing; there is no hating the child one has borne even when injured by it.

What men have seen they know; But what shall come hereafter No man before the event can see, Nor what end waits for him.

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.

As they say of the blind, Sounds are the things I see.

Kindness it is that brings forth kindness always.

Thoughts are mightier than strength of hand.

True, as unwisdom is the worst of ills