For he that does good, having the unlimited power to do evil, deserves praise not only for the good which he performs, but for the evil which he forbears.

If you once turn on your side after the hour at which you ought to rise, it is all over. Bolt up at once.

He turn'd his charger as he spake, Upon the river shore, He gave his bridle reins a shake, Said, "Adieu for evermore, my love, And adieu for evermore."

To the timid and hesitating everything is impossible because it seems so.

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.

Look back, and smile on perils past.

The will to do, the soul to dare..