Charity is the note that resolves the discord.
The three most important events of human life are equally devoid of reason: birth, marriage and death.
When you are dealing with a child, keep all your wits about you, and sit on the floor.
The living have their eyes opened by closing the eyes of the dead.
Learned men fall into error oftenest by mistaking knowledge for wisdom.
A charitable man is like an apple tree-he gives his fruit and is silent; the philanthropist is like the successful hen.