I should consider it a greater success to interest one wise and earnest soul, than a million unwise and frivolous.

It is not enough to be a hardworking person. Equally important is the job you are working at.

In a pure society, the subject of marriage would not be so often avoided,--from shame and not from reverence, winked out of sight,and hinted at only; but treated naturally and simply,--perhaps simply avoided like the kindred mysteries. If it cannot be spoken of for shame, how can it be acted of? But, doubtless, there is far more purity, as well as more impurity, than is apparent.

There is always a present and extant life, be it better or worse, which all combine to uphold.

The fruits eaten temperately need not make us ashamed of our appetites, nor interrupt the worthiest pursuits. But put an extra condiment into your dish, and it will poison you.

Friends will not only live in harmony, but in melody.

Some interests have got a footing on the earth which we have not made sufficient allowance for.