“A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.”
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Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.
A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.
Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.
Science is his forte, and omniscience his foible.