The amiable is a duty most certainly, but must not be exercised at the expense of any of the virtues. He who seeks to do the amiable always, can only be successful at the frequent expense of his manhood.

Modesty is policy, no less than virtue.

To feel oppressed by obligation is only to prove that we are incapable of a proper sentiment of gratitude. To receive favors from the unworthy is simply to admit that our selfishness is superior to our pride. Most men remember obligations, but not often to be grateful for them. The proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent.

The fool is willing to pay for anything but wisdom. No man buys that of which he supposes himself to have an abundance already.

There is no doubt such a thing as chance, but I see no reason why Providence should not make use of it.

The true law of the race is progress and development. Whenever civilization pauses in the march of conquest, it is overthrown by the barbarian.

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.