History is only the pattern of silken slippers descending the stairs to the thunder of hobnailed boots climbing upward from below.
The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.
It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is resurrection.
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time.
We cannot always oblige; but we can always speak obligingly.
The man who leaves money to charity in his will is only giving away what no longer belongs to him