Good men have the fewest fears. He has but one great fear who fears to do wrong; he has a thousand who has overcome it.

The grandest of all laws is the law of progressive development. Under it, in the wide sweep of things, men grow wiser as they grow older, and societies better.

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.

Tranquil pleasures last the longest; we are not fitted to bear the burden of great joys.

Wine is a treacherous friend who you must always be on guard for.

Music is the fourth great material want, first food, then clothes, then shelter, then music.