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When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, read more

When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.

Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles read more

Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles of action; and see that thou ever act according to them. First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou.

Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay read more

Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay the price of it: it is not to the action that it is due, but to the manner of performing it.

Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder read more

Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend.

The ambitious will always be first in the crowd; he presseth forward, he looketh not behind him. More anguish is read more

The ambitious will always be first in the crowd; he presseth forward, he looketh not behind him. More anguish is it to his mind to see one before him, than joy to leave thousands at a distance.