“Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense.”
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The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the wars of elements, The wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds.
A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.
To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature to be so to the utmost of our abilities, is the glory of man.
True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions.
