Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

Virtue is its own reward.

The noblest spirit is most strongly attracted by the love of glory.

To the sick, while there is life there is hope.

The life given us, by nature is short; but the memory of a well-spent life is eternal.

The life given us by nature is short, but the memory of a life well spent is eternal.