Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

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

The Word of God proves the truth of religion; the corruption of man, its necessity; government, its advantages.

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

Is it not astonishing that the love of repose keeps us in continual agitation?

We rise to fortune by successive steps; we descend by only one.

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