Gentleness is the outgrowth of benignity.

Small habits well pursued betimes May reach the dignity of crimes.

I am persuaded that there is no affection of the human heart more exquisitely pure, than that which is felt by a grateful son towards a mother.

nothing is more common than to mistake the sign for the thing itself; nor is any practice more frequent than that of endeavoring to acquire the exterior mark, without once thinking to labor after the interior grace.

He who has once taken to drink can seldom be said to be guilty of one sin only.

One kernel is felt in a hogshead; one drop of water helps to swell the ocean; a spark of fire helps to give light to the world. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act.

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