Some people habitually wear sadness, like a garment, and think it a becoming grace. God loves a cheerful worshipper.

Swift calls discretion low prudence; it is high prudence, and one of the most important elements entering into either social or political life.

There is a sweet anguish springing up in our bosoms when a child's face brightens under the shadow of the waiting angel. There is an autumnal fitness when age gives up the ghost; and when the saint dies there is a tearful victory.

In the matter of faith, we have the added weight of hope to that of reason in the convictions which we sustain relating to a future state.

It is a most fearful fact to think of, that in every heart there is some secret spring that would be weak at the touch of temptation, and that is liable to be assailed. Fearful, and yet salutary to think of; for the thought may serve to keep our moral nature braced. It warns us that we can never stand at ease, or lie down in this field of life, without sentinels of watchfulness and campfires of prayer.

Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.

Is there anything so wretched as to look at a man of fine abilities doing nothing?