"We may lay in a stock of pleasures, as we would lay in a stock of wine; but if we defer tasting them too long, we shall find that both are soured by age."
"There are two modes of establishing our reputation: to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the former, because it will invariably be accompanied by the latter."
"Times of general calamity and confusion create great minds. The purest ore is produced from the hottest furnace, and the brightest thunderbolt is elicited from the darkest storms."
"The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to take a hint when a hint isn't intended. more Inspirational quotes"
"Ah, when to the heart of man Was it ever less than a treason To go with the drift of things To yield with a grace to reason And more Inspirational quotes"
