Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.

I am more and more convinced that man is a dangerous creature and that power, whether vested in many or a few, is ever grasping, and like the grave, cries, 'Give, give.'

posterity who are to reap the blessings will scarcely be able to conceive the hardships and sufferings of their ancestors.

When men know not what to do, they ought not to do they know not what

What is it that affectionate parents require of their Children; for all their care, anxiety, and toil on their accounts? Only that they would be wise and virtuous, Benevolent and kind.

My bursting heart must find vent at my pen.

I begin to think, that a calm is not desirable in any situation in life. Man was made for action and for bustle too, I believe.