Every man should use his intellect, not as he uses his lamp in the study, only for his own seeing, but as the lighthouse uses its lamps, that those afar off on the seas may see the shining, and learn their way.

When men enter into the state of marriage, they stand nearest to God.

He is the happiest man who is engaged in a business which tasks the most faculties of his mind.

Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation.

The advertisements in a newspaper are more full knowledge in respect to what is going on in a state or community than the editorial columns are.

Mirth is the sweet wine of human life. It should be offered sparkling with zestful life unto God.

Customs represent the experience of mankind.