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

Quote by Charles Simmons

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

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

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it...

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it...

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by...

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by...

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it...

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it...

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

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

Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws.

Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws.

A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.

A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.

Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.

Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.

Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow...

Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow...

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.

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

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

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by...

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by...

Bigotry is the disease of ignorance, of morbid minds; enthusiasm of the free and buoyant....

Bigotry is the disease of ignorance, of morbid minds; enthusiasm of the free and buoyant....

The rising sun can dispel the darkness of night, but it cannot banish the blackness...

The rising sun can dispel the darkness of night, but it cannot banish the blackness...

Wisdom has never made a bigot, but learning has.

Wisdom has never made a bigot, but learning has.