A virtuous widow is the most loyal of mortals; she is faithful to that
which is neither pleased nor profited by her fidelity.
Of one who was "foolish" the creators of our language said that he was
"fond." That we have not definitely reversed the meanings of the words
should be set down to the credit of our courtesy.
Rioting gains its end by the power of numbers. To a believer in the
wisdom and goodness of majorities it is not permitted to denounce a
successful mob.
Artistically set to grace
The wall of a dissecting-place,
A human pericardium
Was fastened with a bit of gum,
While, simply underrunning it,
The one word, "Charity," was writ
To show the student band that hovered
About it what it once had covered.
Virtue is not necessary to a good reputation, but a good reputation is
helpful to virtue.
When lost in a forest go always down hill. When lost in a philosophy or
doctrine go up-ward.
We submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not compelled
to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.
Pascal says that an inch added to the length of Cleopatra's nose would
have changed the fortunes of the world.
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