When a man can look upon the simple wild-rose, and feel no pleasure, his taste has been corrupted.

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

Selfishness at the expense of others happiness is demonism.

There are many troubles which you cannot cure by the Bible and the hymn-book, but which you can cure by a good perspiration and a breath of fresh air.

God washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall come no more. O love! O affliction! ye are the guides that show us the way through the great airy space where our loved ones walked; and, as hounds easily follow the scent before the dew be risen, so God teaches us, while yet our sorrow is wet, to follow on and find our dear ones in heaven.

A mother is as different from anything else that God ever thought of, as can possibly be. She is a distinct and individual creation.

It is for men to choose whether they will govern themselves or be governed.