Prayer covers the whole of man's life. There is no thought, feeling, yearning, or desire, however low, trifling, or vulgar we may deem it, which if it affects our real interest or happiness, we may not lay before God and be sure of sympathy.
Despondency is ingratitude; hope is God's worship.
It is not in the nature of true greatness to be exclusive and arrogant.
Private opinion is weak, but public opinion is almost omnipotent.
Joy is more divine than sorrow, for joy is bread and sorrow is medicine.
Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men or animals. Some seem to smile; some have a sad expression; some are pensive and diffident; others are plain, honest and upright, like the broad faced sunflower and the hollyhock.