The pride of the body is a barrier against the gifts that purify the soul.

We judge other according to results; how else?--not knowing the process by which results are arrived at.

The human soul is hospitable, and will entertain conflicting sentiments and contradictory opinions with much impartiality.

I like to read about Moses best, in th' Old Testament. He carried a hard business well through, and died when other folks were going to reap the fruits; a man must have courage to look after his life so, and think what'll come f it after he's dead and gone.

If we need a true conception of the popular character to guide our sympathies rightly, we need it equally to check our theories, and direct us in their application.

There is a sort of human paste that when it comes near the fire of enthusiasm is only baked into harder shape.

Hurt, he'll never be hurt--he's made to hurt other people.