A helping word to one in trouble is often like a switch on a railroad track-an inch between wreck and smooth-rolling prosperity.

As flowers carry dewdrops, trembling on the edges of the petals, and ready to fall at the first waft of wind or brush of bird, so the heart should carry its beaded words of thanksgiving; and at the first breath of heavenly flavor, let down the shower, perfumed with the heart's gratitude.

To the covetous man life is a nightmare, and God lets him wrestle with it as best he may.

Reason is a permanent blessing of God to the soul. Without it there can be no large religion.

No man is sane who does not know how to be insane on proper occasions.

It is not the going out of port, but the coming in, that determines the success of a voyage.

There are persons so radiant, so genial, so kind, so pleasure-bearin g, that you instinctively feel in their presence that they do you good; whose coming into a room is like bringing a lamp there.