A sceptical young man one day conversing with the celebrated Dr. Parr, observed that he would believe nothing which he could not understand. "Then, young man, your creed will be the shortest of any man's I know."

Pride, if not the origin, is the medium of all wickedness-the atmosphere without which it would instantly die away.

Many know how to please, but know not when they have ceased to give pleasure.

Remember that in giving any reason at all for refusing, you lay some foundation for a future request.

More than half the difficulties of the world would be allayed or removed by the exhibition of good temper.

He who is continually changing his point of view sees more, and more clearly, than one who, statue-like, forever stands upon the same pedestal; however lofty and well-placed that pedestal may be.

They tell us that "Pity is akin to Love;" if so, Pity must be a poor relation.