There never will exist anything permanently noble and excellent in the character which is a stranger to resolute self-denial.

A sound head, an honest heart, and an humble spirit are the three best guides through time and to eternity.

Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.

When a man has not a good reason for doing a thing, he has one good reason for letting it alone.

Saint George and the Dragon!-Bonny Saint George for Merry England!-The castle is won!

Those who are too idle to read, save for the purpose of amusement, may in these works acquire some acquaintance with history, which, however inaccurate, is better than none.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.