So may heaven's grace clear away the foam from the conscience,
that the river of thy thoughts may roll read more

So may heaven's grace clear away the foam from the conscience,
that the river of thy thoughts may roll limpid thenceforth,
[It., Se toso grazia risolva le schiume
Di vostra conscienza, si che chiaro
Per essa scenda della mente il fiume.]

A heart needs only its own voice to do what is right.

A heart needs only its own voice to do what is right.

To have a quiet mind is to possess one's mind wholly; to have a calm spirit is to possess one's read more

To have a quiet mind is to possess one's mind wholly; to have a calm spirit is to possess one's self.

Sometimes opportunity knocks, but most of the time it sneaks up and then quietly steals away.

Sometimes opportunity knocks, but most of the time it sneaks up and then quietly steals away.

The good and the wise lead quiet lives.

The good and the wise lead quiet lives.

Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.

Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.

Conscience--the only incorruptible thing about us.

Conscience--the only incorruptible thing about us.

Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands
it.

Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands
it.

Stillness of person and steadiness of features are signal marks of good breeding.

Stillness of person and steadiness of features are signal marks of good breeding.