As vivacity is the gift of women, gravity is that of men.

Let judges secretly despair of justice: their verdicts will be more acute. Let generals secretly despair of triumph; killing will be defamed. Let priests secretly despair of faith: their compassion will be true.

Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated.

God hath entrusted me with myself.

The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times the same good things for the first time.

Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.