My books are friends that never fail me.

Woe to him that claims obedience when it is not due; woe to him that refuses it when it is.

The first sin in our universe was Lucifer's self conceit.

The beginning of all wisdom is to look fixedly on clothes, or even with armed eyesight, till they become transparent.

The glory of a workman, still more of a master workman, that he does his work well, ought to be his most precious possession; like the honor of a soldier, dearer to him than life.

Fancy that thou deservest to be hangedthou wilt feel it happiness to be only shot: fancy that thou deservest to be hanged ina hair halter, it will be a luxury to die in hemp.

Know what thou canst work at, and work at it like a Hercules.