He that would govern others should first be the master of himself.

To doubt is worse than to have lost; And to despair is but to antedate those miseries that must fall on us.

A willing mind makes a hard journey easy.

Malice scorned, puts out itself; but argued, give a kind of credit to a false accusation.

True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.

Be wise; soar not too high to fall; but stoop to rise.

It is true fortitude to stand firm against All shocks of fate, when cowards faint and die In fear to suffer more calamity.

How sweetly sounds the voice of a good woman! It is so seldom heard that, when it speaks,it ravishes all senses.

Giants in Their promises, but those obtained, weak pigmies In their performance.

He is not valiant that dares lie; but he that boldly bears calamity.

Thou art figured blind, and yet we borrow our best sight from thee.

You've never seen death? Look in the mirror every day and you will see it like bees working in a glass hive.

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.

Theory without practice is of little value, whereas practice is the proof of theory.Theory is the knowledge, practice the ability.

Our bravest and best lessons are not learned through success, but through misadventure.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

Squirrels are just rats with good publicity

The Opera is obviously the first draft of a fine spectacle; it suggests the idea of one.

Secularism is not only in our constitution but also in our veins. We worship Mother Nature too. We believe that the world is our family.

In the spiritual life only one thing produces genuine joy and that is obedience.

No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms.