Never marry but for love; but see that thou lov'st what is lovely.

This is the Comfort of Friends, that though they may be said to Die, yet their Friendship and Society are, in the best Sense, ever present, because Immortal

Force may subdue, but love gains, and he that forgives first wins the laurel.

Clear therefore thy head, and rally, and manage thy thoughts rightly, and thou wilt save time, and see and do thy business well; for thy judgment will be distinct, thy mind free, and the faculties strong and regular.

We are told truly that meekness and modesty are the rich and charming garments of the soul. The less showy our outward attire is, the more distinctly and brilliantly does the beauty of these inner garments shine.

Five things are requisite to a good officer — ability, clean hands, despatch, patience, and impartiality.

It were happy if we studied nature more in natural things; and acted according to nature, whose rules are few, plain, and most reasonable.