What is the disposition which makes men rejoice in good bargains? There are few people who will not be benefited by pondering over the morals of shopping.

Expedients are for an hour, but principles are for the ages. Just because the rains descend and winds blow, we cannot afford to build on shifting sands.

It is not when the cable lies coiled up on the deck that you know how strong or how weak it is; it is when it is put to the test.

Selfishness at the expense of others happiness is demonism.

The indolent mind is not empty, but full of vermin.

Beware of him who hates the laugh of a child.

There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child.