"It is a sad thing when men have neither the wit to speak well nor the judgment to hold their tongues."

"It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men."

"Grief at the absence of a loved one is happiness compared to life with a person one hates."

"Logic is the technique by which we add conviction to truth."

"It is a profound truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set."

"It is a fact often observed, that men have written good verses under the inspiration of passion, who cannot write well under other circumstances."

"Where all is but dream, reasoning and arguments are of no use, truth and knowledge nothing."

"It is a steadfast truth that to know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment."