There is no more certain sign of a narrow mind, of stupidity, and of arrogance, than to stand aloof from those who think differently from us.

Where power is absent we may find the robe of genius, but we miss the throne.

Study is the bane of childhood, the oil of youth, the indulgence of adulthood, and a restorative in old age.

There is no more certain sign of a narrow mind, of stupidity, and of arrogance, than to stand aloof from those who think differently from us.

Experience is our only teacher both in war and peace.

He who brings ridicule to bear against truth finds in his hand a blade without a hilt.

Death stands above me, whispering low I know not what into my ear; Of his strange language all I know Is, there is not a word of fear.