The world does not require so much to be informed as to be reminded.

The constant habit of perusing devout books is so indispensable, that it has been termed the oil of the lamp of prayer. Too much reading, however, and too little meditation, may produce the effect of a lamp inverted; which is extinguished by the very excess of that ailment, whose property is to feed it.

When you are disposed to be vain of your mental acquirements, look up to those who are more accomplished than yourself, that you may be fired with emulation; but when you feel dissatisfied with your circumstances, look down on those beneath you, that you may learn contentment.

It is not so important to know everything as to know the exact value of everything, to appreciate what we learn and to arrange what we know.

Strange! that what is enjoyed without pleasure cannot be discontinued without pain!

The soul on earth is an immortal guest.

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart... forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.