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