An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
In all things there is a law of cycles.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
All ancient history was written with a moral object; the ethical interest predominates almost to the exclusion of all others.