Old age, especially an honoured old age, has so great authority, that this is of more value than all the pleasures of youth.
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues
The great thing is that the economic impact stays here and in the state, ... We think Lafayette's a great alternative and a great fit for this year.
It is not enough merely possess virtue, as if it were an art; it should be practiced.
It is a great thing to know your vices.
What is thine is mine, and all mine is thine.
Next to God we are nothing. To God we are Everything.
No man was ever great without divine inspiration. [Lat., Nemo vir magnus aliquo afflatu divino unquam fuit.]
This is the part of a great man, after he has maturely weighed all circumstances, to punish the guilty, to spare the many, and in every state of fortune not to depart from an upright, virtuous conduct.
All great men are partially inspired.
Men do not realize how great a revenue economy is
No one can be brave who considers pain to be the greatest evil in life, or can they be temperate who considers pleasure to be the highest good.
It is a great thing to know our vices.