Good-nature is one of the richest fruits of true Christianity.
Customs represent the experience of mankind.
A gamester, as such, is the cool, calculating, essential spirit of concentrated, avaricious selfishness.
A cobweb is as good as the mightiest cable when there is strain upon it.
A coat that is not used, the moths eat; and a Christian who is hung up so that he shall not be tempted-the moths eat him; and they have poor food at that.
Thorough selfishness destroys or paralyzes enjoyment. A heart made selfish by the contest for wealth is like a citadel stormed in war, utterly shattered.