Fixed principles of truth are the only safeguard for youth.

Our clothing, while modest and simple, should be of good quality . . . It should be chosen for durability rather than display.

Many have a vague idea that they must make some wonderful effort in order to gain the favor of God. But all self-dependence is vain. It is only by connecting with Jesus through faith that the sinner becomes a hopeful, believing child of God.

A person whose mind is quiet and satisfied in God is in the pathway to health.

All spiritual things are to be treated with sacred dignity. Humility and meekness are in accordance with the life of Christ, but they are to be shown in a dignified way.

Love exercised while duty is neglected will make children headstrong, willful, perverse, selfish, and disobedient. If stern duty is left to stand alone without love to soften and win, it will have a similar result. Duty and love must be blended in order that children may be properly disciplined.

Dying legacies are a miserable substitute for living benevolence.