The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

None are rash when they are not seen by anybody.

Reason shows us our duty; he who can make us love our duty is more powerful than reason itself.

When the truth offends no one it should come from our lips as naturally as the air we breathe.

I know no real worth but that tranquil firmness which seeks dangers by duty, and braves them without rashness.

Religion has nothing more to fear than not being sufficiently understood.

Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for.