Those who want nothing are apt to forget how many there are who want every thing.

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 keen spirit seizes the prompt occasion.

Where evil may be done, it is right to ponder; where only suffered, know the shortest pause is much too long.

Absence in love is like water upon fire; a little quickens, but much extinguishes it.

The education of the present race of females is not very favorable to domestic happiness. For my own part, I call education, not that which smothers a woman with accomplishments, but that which tends to consolidate a firm and regular system of character; that which tends to form a friend, a companion, and a wife.