There was never a merry world since the fairies left off dancing.

Old friends are best.

Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty.

They that are against Superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I will wear all colours but black, then am I superstitious in not wearing black.

Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him.

There is no book on which we can rest in a dying moment but the Bible.

The House of Commons is called the Lower House, in twenty Acts of Parliament; but what are twenty Acts of Parliament amongst Friends?

The happiness of married life depends upon making small sacrifices with readiness and cheerfulness.

Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.

Ignorance of the law excuses no man.

A gallant man is above ill words.

Without God all things are permitted.

Witnessing is the alchemy of enlightenment. It can transform mud into gold.

Taking a shaky breath, I spoke. “Well, recently, I learned how much my words affect people, even if it’s just one word.

There's nothing native about young people's engagement with technology.

Indeed, there is an eloquence in true enthusiasm that is not to be doubted.

Greatness is won, not awarded.

For ever so our thoughtful hearts repeatOn fields of triumph dirges of defeat;And still we turn on gala-days to treadAmong the rustling memories of the dead.

Chill air and wintry winds! My ear has grown familiar with your song; I hear it in the opening year, I listen, and it cheers me long.

That's the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success. They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life it.

When you work to please others you can't succeed, but the things you do to satisfy yourself stand a chance of catching someone's interest.