Chivalry!---why, maiden, she is the nurse of pure and high affection---the stay of the oppressed, the redresser of grievances, the curb of the power of the tyrant ---Nobility were but an empty name without her, and liberty finds the best protection in her lance and her sword.

In man's most dark extremity Oft succour dawns from Heaven.

It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.

All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.

There is a vulgar incredulity, which in historical matters, as well as in those of religion, finds it easier to doubt than to examine.

He that would soothe sorrow must not argue on the vanity of the most deceitful hopes.

Meat eaten without either mirth or music is ill of digestion.