And gains the realms of light.
N.C.
BREVITIES.
Poverty will often lead to great intellectual pursuits; but the resources of fortune will frequently suppress the most cogent ideas.
Never subdue a feeling arising from principle; for the mockery of conscience will contend against the hostile powers of a nation.
Never wantonly offend any man however feeble his situation: you know not how soon his personal interest may be acceptable.
In choosing a wife, a good disposition will be found the most staple commodity. Most other virtues will flourish in so luxuriant a soil.
It should be the study of every individual to become rather a useful than a rich member of society.
Weak opponents are universally great calumniators.