He who cannot find time to consult his Bible will one day find he has time to be sick; he who has no time to pray must find time to die; he who can find no time to reflect is most likely to find time to sin; he who cannot find time for repentance will find an eternity in which repentance will be of no avail; he who cannot find time to work for others may find an eternity in which to suffer for himself.

Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.

Life though a short, is a working day. Activity may lead to evil; but inactivity cannot be led to good.

Anger is a violent act, envy a constant habit - no one can be always angry, but he may be always envious.

When thou hast truly thanked the Lord for every blessing sent, But little time will then remain for murmur or lament.

the modes of speech are scarcely more variable than the modes of silence.

parents are too apt to mistake inclination for genius.