There is a temperate zone in the mind, between luxurious indolence and exacting work; and it is to this region, just between laziness and labor, that summer reading belongs.

Prayer covers the whole of man's life. There is no thought, feeling, yearning, or desire, however low, trifling, or vulgar we may deem it, which if it affects our real interest or happiness, we may not lay before God and be sure of sympathy.

There is not a person we employ who does not, like ourselves, desire recognition, praise, gentleness, forbearance, patience.

A book is good company. It is full of conversation without loquacity. It comes to your longing with full instruction, but pursues you never.

The religion of Jesus Christ is not ascetic, nor sour, nor gloomy, nor circumscribing. It is full of sweetness in the present and in promise.

Tears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven.

God is a being who gives everything but punishment in over measure.