True beauty is in the mind; and the expression of the features depends more upon the moral nature than most persons are accustomed to think.

True it is, as society is instituted, marriage becomes somewhat of a lottery, for all its votaries are either the victims of Cupid or cupidity; in either instance, they are under the blinding influence of passion, and consequently but little subject to the control of reason.

How would that excellent mystery, wedded life, irradiate the world with its blessed influences, were the generous impulses and sentiments of courtship but perpetuated in all their exuberant fullness during the sequel of marriage!

True beauty is in the mind; and the expression of the features depends more upon the moral nature than most persons are accustomed to think.

Mammon is the largest slave-holder in the world.

Pride, like laudanum and other poisonous medicines, is beneficial in small, though injurious in large, quantities. No man who is not pleased with himself, even in a personal sense, can please others.

As a human being, possessing education, talent, and recourses obligates you to help others less fortunate.