A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself, and a mean man, by one lower than himself.

A Christian is nothing but a sinful man who has put himself to school for Christ for the honest purpose of becoming better.

The moment an ill can be patiently handled, it is disarmed of its poison, though not of its pain.

Ignorance is the womb of monsters.

The meanest thing in the world is the devil.

No matter what looms ahead, if you can eat today, enjoy the sunlight today, mix good cheer with friends today, enjoy it and bless God for it. Do not look back on happiness -- or dream of it in the future. You are only sure of today; do not let yourself be cheated out of it.

Sorrows, as storms, bring down the clouds close to the earth; sorrows bring heaven down close; and they are instruments of cleansing and purifying.