Ridicule may be the evidence of with or bitterness and may gratify a little mind, or an ungenerous temper, but it is no test of reason or truth.

Deviation from either truth or duty is a downward path.

Apothegms are the wisdom of the past condensed for the instruction and guidance of the present.

The most we can get out of life is its discipline for ourselves, and its usefulness for others.

The secret of a good memory is attention, and attention to a subject depends upon our interest in it. We rarely forget that which has made a deep impression on our minds.

Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both.

Sincerity is not test of truth-no evidence of correctness of conduct. You may take poison sincerely believing it the needed medicine, but will it save your life?