Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.

Language is the dress of thought.

Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.

If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair.

Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.

Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.

When speculation has done its worst, two and two still make four.

If lawyers were to undertake no causes till they were sure they were just, a man might be precluded altogether from a trial of his claim, though, were it judicially examined, it might be found a very just claim.