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Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
An English man does not travel to see English men.
In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.
Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.
Religion which lays so many restraints upon us, is a troublesome companion to those who will lay no restraints upon themselves.
Only the brave know how to forgive… a coward never forgave it is not in his nature.
Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.
I take a simple view of life. It is keep your eyes open and get on with it.
The desire of knowledge, like the thirst of riches, increases ever with the acquisition of it.