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

Friendships are the purer and the more ardent, the nearer they come to the presence of God, the Sun not only of righteousness but of love.

The heart that once has been bathed in love's pure fountain retains the pulse of youth forever.

In argument, truth always prevails finally; in politics, falsehood always.

Everything that looks to the future elevates human nature; for never is life so low or so little as when occupied with the present.

No ashes are lighter than those of incense, and few things burn out sooner.

Absurdities are great or small in proportion to custom or insuetude.