What we call conscience in many instances, is only a wholesome fear of the law.

To death we owe our life; the passing of one generation opens a way for another.

Genuine religion is matter of feeling rather than matter of opinion.

A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it.

The best evidence of merit is a cordial recognition of it whenever and wherever it may be found.

A mother is the best friend God ever gave.

The worth of a book is a matter of expressed juices.