Private opinion is weak, but public opinion is almost omnipotent.

No man can tell if he is rich or poor by turning to his ledger. It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.

When our cup runs over, we let others drink the drops that fall, but not a drop from within the rim, and call it charity; when the crumbs are swept from our table, we think it generous to let the dogs eat them; as if that were charity which permits others to have what we cannot keep.

A babe is a mother's anchor.

Let the GRATEFUL HEART sweep through the day that it may recognize in every hour some sweet blessing.

Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.

There are three schoolmasters for everybody that will employ them - the senses, intelligent companions, and books.