What we employ in charitable uses during our lives is given away from ourselves; what we bequeath at our death is given from others only, as our nearest relations.

A just and wise magistrate is a blessing as extensive as the community to which he belongs; a blessing which includes all other blessings whatsoever that relate to this life.

Luther deters me from solitariness; but he does not mean from a sober solitude that rallies our scattered strengths and prepares us against any new encounter from without.

Hospitality sometimes degenerates into profuseness, and ends in madness and folly.

From mere success nothing can be concluded in favor of any nation upon whom it is bestowed.

It's attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning.

The smallest act of charity shall stand us in great stead.