Courage makes a man more than himself; for he is then himself plus his valor.

The lower a man descends in his love, the higher he lifts his life.

Public opinion is a second conscience.

Fate is the friend of the good, the guide of the wise, the tyrant of the foolish, the enemy of the bad.

I would give more for the private esteem and love of one than for the public praise of ten thousand.

Ignorance is the mother of suspicion.

God hands gifts to some, whispers them to others.