Badgered, snubbed and scolded on the one hand; petted, flattered and indulged on the other-it is astonishing how many children work their way up to an honest manhood in spite of parents and friends. Human nature has an element of great toughness in it.

Make men large and strong and tyranny will bankrupt itself in making shackles for them.

Laws are not masters but servants, and he rules them who obey them.

Next to ingratitude the most painful thing to bear is gratitude.

Of all joyful, smiling, ever-laughing experiences, there are none like those which spring from true religion.

Now comes the mystery.

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