Wit Is The Rarest Quality To Be

The Most Silent People Are Generally Those Who Think Most Highly Of Themselves.

The Wretched Are In This Respect Fortunate, That They Have The Strongest Yearning After Happiness; And To Desire Is In Some Sense To Enjoy.

Poverty Is The Test Of Civility And The Touchstone Of Friendship.

As Is Our Confidence, So Is Our Capacity.

Violence Ever Defeats Its Own Ends. Where You Cannot Drive You Can Always Persuade. A Gentle Word, A Kind Look, A God-natured Smile Can Work Wonders And Accomplish Miracles. There Is A Secret Pride In Every Human Heart Than Revolts At Tyranny. You May Order And Drive An Individual, But You Cannot Make Him Respect You.