Instead of this we have luxury and avarice; public indigence side by side with private opulence; we glorify wealth and pursue idle...ness; between the worthy and the unworthy we make no distinction; all the prizes of virtue are awarded to ambition.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
The fame which is based on wealth or beauty is a frail and fleeting thing; but virtue shines for ages with undiminished lustre.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Not by vows nor by womanish prayers is the help of the gods obtained; success comes through vigilance, energy,... wise counsel.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, ang...er or pity.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
He only seems to me to live, and to make proper use of life, who sets himself some serious work to do, and seeks the credit of a t...ask well and skillfully performed.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »