He that climbs a ladder must begin at the first round.
A good deal of philanthropy arises in general from mere vanity and love of distinction gilded over to others and to themselves with some show of benevolent sentiment.
Mankind — the race would perish did they cease to aid each other.
There is a southern proverb - fine words butter no parsnips.
Treason seldom dwells with courage.
Love rules the court, the camp, the grove, And men below, and saints above: For love is heaven, and heaven is love.