Most men remember obligations, but not often to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent.
William Gilmore SimmsHe who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.
William Gilmore SimmsTo make punishments efficacious, two things are necessary. They must never be disproportioned to the offence, and they must be certain.
William Gilmore SimmsI believe that economists put decimal points in their forecasts to show they have a sense of humor.
William Gilmore Simms