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.

Change is the only constant in life. Ones ability to adapt to those changes will determine your success in life.

I think that humanity brings much misery on itself by the false value they put on things.

The best tranquilizer is a clear conscience.

Lend money to an enemy, and thou will gain him, to a friend and thou will lose him.

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

He gives twice that gives soon, i.e., he will soon be called to give again.