Unsuccessful emulation is too apt to sink into envy, which of all sins has not even the excuse to offer of temporary gratification.

It often requires more strength and judgment to resist than to embrace an opportunity. It is better to do nothing than to do other than well.

Stern duties need not speak sternly. He who stood firm before the thunder worshipped the still small voice.

Unsuccessful emulation is too apt to sink into envy, which of all sins has not even the excuse to offer of temporary gratification.

It is a zealot's faith that blasts the shrines of the false god, but builds no temple to the true.