We hear of the conversion of water into wine at the marriage in Cana as of a miracle. But this conversion is, through the goodness of God, made every day before our eyes. Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, and which incorporates itself with the grapes, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.

Where security exists, liberty and opportunity do not.

He's a fool who cannot conceal his wisdom.

Enjoy the present hour, be mindful of the past; And neither fear nor wish the Approaches of the last. Learn of the skillful: He that teaches himself, hath a fool for his master.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave.

Without justice, courage is weak.

We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.