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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.

Honor is the inner garment of the Soul; the first thing put on by it with the flesh, and the read more

Honor is the inner garment of the Soul; the first thing put on by it with the flesh, and the last it layeth down at its separation from it.

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.

True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, read more

True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance.

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.