We live in an age when to be young and to be indifferent can be no longer synonymous. We must prepare for the coming hour. The claims of the Future are represented by suffering millions; and the Youth of a Nation are the trustees of Posterity.

Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.

The character of a woman rapidly develops after marriage, and sometimes seems to change, when in fact it is only complete.

Nobody should ever look anxious except those who have no anxiety.

No conjunction can possibly occur, however fearful, however tremendous it may appear, from which a man by his own energy may not extricate himself, as a mariner by the rattling of his cannon can dissipate the impending waterspout.

Perseverance and tact are the two most important qualities for the individual who wants to move ahead.

O Music! Miraculous art! A blast of thy trumpet and millions rush forward to die; a peal of thy organ and uncounted nations sink down to pray.