Things as certain as death and taxes, can be more firmly believed.

It is better to have a lion at the head of an army of sheep, than a sheep at the head of an army of lions.

It is never too late to be wise.

Fear of danger is ten thousand times more terrifying than danger itself.

The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear.

All our discontents about what we want appeared to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have.

Justice is always Violence to the Party offending, for every Man is Innocent in his own Eyes.

Expect nothing and you'll always be surprised

Necessity makes an honest man a knave.

The best of men cannot suspend their fate; The good die early, and the bad die late.

The height of human wisdom is to bring our tempers down to our circumstances, and to make a calm within, under the weight of the greatest storm without.

Never feel sorry for me, just teach me and watch me grow.

All the wrong questions have been asked and the correct answers are not true.

Sharing is bliss

The true heart of all human beings is the lover of what is.

I think that is a great, great thing, to create your own identity and foster a true family spirit.

God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.

The dog is a peasant and the cat is a gentleman.

I always felt, if I can get to a library, I'll be OK.

I don't think he could ever be a serial killer. He's way too shy. That Ted Bundy guy, he was pretty outgoing , from what I heard. -Jess about Doug p. 107

The true Mason takes full responsibility for the condition of his character and ever strives for its perfection.