Revelation may not need the help of reason, but man does, even when in possession of revelation. Reason may be described as the candle in the man's hand, to which revelation brings the necessary flame.
William Gilmore SimmsMost men remember obligations, but not often to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent.
William Gilmore SimmsThe fool is willing to pay for anything but wisdom. No man buys that of which he supposes himself to have an abundance already.
William Gilmore Simms