Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

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A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

It is mark of a good man not to know how to do an injury.

You could forgive an enemy. It is harder to forgive yourself.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Pain is the outcome of sin.

The hero's tomb is the cradle of the people

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.