Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue.

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.

Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but its end is glorious, and the universe will yet do it homage.

It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.

Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire

Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.