No Act Terminating In Itself Constitutes Greatness.

Poverty Is The Test Of Civility And The Touchstone Of Friendship.

The Temple Of Fame Stands Upon The Grave: The Flame That Burns Upon Its Altars Is Kindled From The Ashes Of Great Men.

Hope Is The Best Possession. None Are Completely Wretched But Those Who Are Without Hope. Few Are Reduced So Low As That.

Success In Business Is Seldom Owing To Uncommon Talents Or Original Power Which Is Untractable And Self-willed, But To The Greatest Degree Of Commonplace Capacity.

The Mind Revolts Against Certain Opinions, As The Stomach Rejects Certain Foods.