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We are firm believers in the maxim that, for all right judgment
of any man or thing, it is read more
We are firm believers in the maxim that, for all right judgment
of any man or thing, it is useful, nay, essential, to see his
good qualities before pronouncing on his bad.
All men that are ruined, are ruined on the side of their natural
propensities.
All men that are ruined, are ruined on the side of their natural
propensities.
Many men build as cathedrals were built, the part nearest the
ground finished; but that part which soars toward read more
Many men build as cathedrals were built, the part nearest the
ground finished; but that part which soars toward heaven, the
turrets and the spires, forever incomplete.
If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.
If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.
A man's character is his guardian divinity.
A man's character is his guardian divinity.
Knight without fear and without reproach.
[Fr., Chevalier sans peur et sans reproche.]
Knight without fear and without reproach.
[Fr., Chevalier sans peur et sans reproche.]
Vitanda est improba Siren Desidia. (That shameful Siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided.)
Vitanda est improba Siren Desidia. (That shameful Siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided.)
Most men are bad.
Most men are bad.
Hannibal, as he had mighty virtues, so head he many vices; . . .
he had two distinct persons read more
Hannibal, as he had mighty virtues, so head he many vices; . . .
he had two distinct persons in him.