If the meek are to inherit the earth, they must fight for their meekness. We do not have justice unless there are those who believe in it enough to insist upon its worth. Surely, virtue is best in a body that is comely, though not of delicate features, and that hath rather dignity of presence than beauty of aspect.
Activity is a function of want.
When riches have been accumulated and wants satisfied, indolence sets in, and the riches are left unguarded. The wisdom of the ages is to be found in books. The invention of the ship that carries merchandise from place to place was considered a noble event. Voltaire, probably as much as any other person, popularized Newton's scientific discoveries. To me, the most satisfactory authors are those who make extensive use of indirection and implication.