To Exult Over The Miseries Of An

As The Primary End Of History Is To Record Truth, Impartiality, Fidelity And Accuracy Are The Fundamental Qualities Of An Historian.

Worry Not About The Possible Troubles Of The Future; For If They Come, You Are But Anticipating And Adding To Their Weight; And If They Do Not Come, Your Worry Is Useless; And In Either Case It Is Weak And In Vain, And A Distrust Of God's Providence.

Human Ability Is An Unequal Match For The Violent And Unforeseen Vicissitudes Of The World.

Taste Consists In The Power Of Judging; Genius In The Power Of Executing.

Fretfulness Of Temper Will Generally Characterize Those Who Are Negligent Of Order.