The long time to come when I shall not exist has more effect on me than this short present time, which nevertheless seems endless.

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.

So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to trust himself on the narrow edge.

Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity. Faithfulness and truth are the most sacred excellences and endowments of the human mind.

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.