There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance.

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."

The reasons which any man offers to you for his own conduct betray his opinion of your character.

Infinite toil would not enable you to sweep away a mist; but by ascending a little you may often look over it altogether.

Men rattle their chains-to manifest their freedom.

There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance.

It has been said with some meaning that if men would but rest in silence, they might always hear the music of the spheres.