Did universal charity prevail, earth would be a heaven, and hell a fable.

Those that will not permit their wealth to do any good for others. . . cut themselves off from the truest pleasure here and the highest happiness later.

There can be no Christianity where there is no charity

He that places himself neither higher nor lower than he ought to do exercises the truest humility.

Make no enemies; he is insignificant indeed that can do thee no harm.

There is one passage in the Scriptures to which all the potentates of Europe seem to have given their unanimous assent and approbation...."There went out a decree in the days of Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed."

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies; seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends.