Quotes by Charles Simmons

• Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.
• A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.
• Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue.
• Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.
• For the most part fraud in the end secures for its companions repentance and shame.
• 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.
• Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.
• The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands.
• Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.
• No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.
• 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.
• Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.
• True greatness consists in being great in little things.
• It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.