Literary gentlemen, editors, and critics think that they know how to write, because they have studied grammar and rhetoric; but they are egregiously mistaken. The art of composition is as simple as the discharge of a bullet from a rifle, and its masterpieces imply an infinitely greater force behind them.

That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another s. We see so much only as we possess.

In the summer we lay up a stock of experiences for the winter, as the squirrel of nuts?something for conversation in winter evenings.

God is alone,-but the devil, he is far from being alone; he sees a great deal of company; he is legion.

Sweep away the clutter of things that complicate our lives.

The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to superior natures.

It is not enough that we are truthful; we must cherish and carry out high purposes to be truthful about.