Much that we call evil is really good in disguises; and we should not quarrel rashly with adversities not yet understood, nor overlook the mercies often bound up in them.

We must be purposely kind and generous or we miss the best part of life's existence.

Avoid witticisms at the expense of others.

He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.

Genius may conceive but patient labor must consummate.

Education is a capital to the poor man, and an interest to the rich man.

Deeds survive the doers.