The opportunities of living are diminished in proportion as what are called the "means" are increased.

The only sin in the world is ignorance.

Our manners have been corrupted by communication with the saints.

The inhabitants of Canada appeared to be suffering between two fires,--the soldiery and the priesthood.

Almost any man knows how to earn money, but not one in a million knows how to spend it.

The eye which can appreciate the naked and absolute beauty of a scientific truth is far more rare than that which is attracted by a moral one.

I love a life whose plot is simple.