Wit, without wisdom, is salt without meat; and that is but a comfortless dish to set a hungry man down to.

Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand and tramples upon temptations.

Meditation is that exercise of the mind by which it recalls a known truth, as some kind of creatures do their food, to be ruminated upon till all the valuable parts be extracted.

Civility is a charm that attracts the love of all men.

The sharpest sting of adversity it borrows from our own impatience.

Riches, honors and pleasure are the sweets which destroy the mind's appetite for heavenly food; poverty, disgrace and pain are the bitters which restore it.

It is expedient to have acquaintance with those who have looked into the world, who know men, understand business, and can give you good intelligence and good advice when they are wanted.

Observe a method in the distribution of your time. Every hour will then know its proper employment, and no time will be lost

Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue.

If it’s zero degrees outside today and it’s supposed to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold is it going to be?

He was rebuilt, reconstituted by vengeance dressed up as high purpose.

The reason that man is seldom satisfied with his salary is that when it increases, he increases his expenses.

Having a passion for Christ and that's really what gives life a true meaning.

I have books in every corner of my house. 'Cleaning' my books is a pointless endeavor.

Some people use the sexual energy particularly during intercourse to take personal power from each other.

Science is a collection of stories, linking characters worthy of notice.

A decent bridge can make the worst rubbish special.

We are the opening verse of the opening page of the chapter of endless possibilities.