Children have almost an intuitive discernment between the maxims you bring forward for their use, and those by which you direct your own conduct.

The first pale blossom of the unripened year.

The well taught philosophic mind To all compassion gives; Casts round the world an equal eye, And feels for all that lives.

We neither laugh alone, nor weep alone, why then should we pray alone?

we should contract our ideas of education, and expect no more from it than it is able to perform.

But every act in consequence of our faith, strengthens faith.

Say not 'Good-night' but in some brighter clime, bid me 'Good-morning.'