~ True benevolence, or compassion, extends itself through the whole of existence and sympathizes with the distress of every creature capable of sensation. ~  ~ Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable ~ ~ Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable ~ ~ Hypocrisy itself does great honor, or rather justice, to religion, and tacitly acknowledges it to be an ornament to human nature. The hypocrite would not be at so much pains to put on the appearance of virtue, if he did not know it was the most proper and effectual means to gain the love and esteem of mankind. ~ ~ Charity is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands. ~ ~ Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, filling it with a steady and perpetual serenity ~ ~ From hence, let fierce contending nations know, What dire effects from civil discord flow ~ ~ A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed beauties of a writer, and communicate to the world such things as are worth their observation. ~ ~ The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding ~ ~ No oppression is so heavy or lasting as that which is inflicted by the perversion and exorbitance of legal authority. ~ ~ A day, an hour, of virtuous liberty Is worth a whole eternity in bondage. ~ ~ The sense of honour is of so fine and delicate a nature, that it is only to be met with in minds which are naturally noble, or in such as have been cultivated by good examples, or a refined education. ~ ~ Better to die ten thousand deaths, Than wound my honour. ~ ~ The post of honour is a private station. ~ ~ What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. ~ Most Popular Topics:
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