The continuance and frequent fits of anger produce in the soul a propensity to be angry; which oftentimes ends in choler, bitterness, and moronity, when the mid becomes ulcerated, peevish, and querulous, and is wounded by the least occurrence.

If a man cannot be a Christian in the place where he is, he cannot be a Christian anywhere.

A man should fear when he only enjoys what good he does publicly. Is it not the publicity rather than the charity he loves? Is it not vanity, rather than benevolence, that gives such charities?

He is greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own.

Weak minds may be injured by novel-reading; but sensible people find both amusement and instruction therein.

Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven.

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