Marriage, which has been the bourne of so many narratives, is still a great beginning, as it was to Adam and Eve, who kept their honey-moon in Eden, but had their first little one among the thorns and thistles of the wilderness. It is still the beginning of the home epic - the gradual conquest or irremediable loss of that complete union which make the advancing years a climax, and age the harvest of sweet memories in common.

The only failure one should fear, is not hugging to the purpose they see as best.

We must not sit still and look for miracles; up and doing, and the Lord will be with thee. Prayer and pains, through faith in Christ Jesus, will do anything.

There is no sense of ease like the ease we felt in those scenes where we were born.

People glorify all sorts of bravery except the bravery they might show on behalf of their nearest neighbors.

In the ages since Adam's marriage, it has been good for some men to be alone, and for some women also.

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.