Quotes by 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.”

“Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil”

“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 fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue”

“Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence and usefulness”

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

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

“A persons character is but half formed till after wedlock”

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

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

“Honor your commitments with integrity.”

“Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude, and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.”

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

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

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

“True greatness consists in being great in little things.”

“We do want to be helpful if we can,”

“It does not allow them to do anything else,”

“The biggest thing you can do is keep your heads up and keep playing hard. Thats Hertford County basketball. We just didnt have the inside game.”

A persons character is but half formed till after wedlock.