I would rather sleep in the southern corner of a little country churchyard than in the tomb of the Capulets.

True humility-the basis of the Christian system-is the low but deep and firm foundation of all virtues.

Tell me what are the prevailing sentiments that occupy the minds of your young peoples, and I will tell you what is to be the character of the next generation.

Religion is the basis of civil society, and the source of all good and of all comfort.

There are some men formed with feelings so blunt that they can hardly be said to be awake during the whole course of their lives.

By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation.

The truly sublime is always easy, and always natural.