One point is certain, that truth is one and immutable; until the jurors all agree, they cannot all be right.

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

From its peaceful bosom spring none but fond regrets and tender recollections.

I was always fond of visiting new scenes, and observing strange characters and manners. Even when a mere child I began my travels, and made many tours of discovery into foreign parts and unknown regions of my native city, to the frequent alarm of my parents, and the emolument of the town-crier.

It is almost startling to hear this warning of departed time sounding among the tombs, and telling the lapse of the hour, which, like a billow, has rolled us onward towards the grave.

Enthusiasts soon understand each other.

It is worthy to note, that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success; on the contrary, it rose among trials and reverses, and may almost be said to have been the fruit of defeat.