Charles Simmons

No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right. ”

It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'. ”

For the most part fraud in the end secures for its companions repentance and shame. ”

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful. ”

Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next. ”

The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands. ”

True greatness consists in being great in little things. ”

Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but its end is glorious, and the universe will yet do it homage. ”

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue. ”