Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.

Hatred is self-punishment. Hatred it the coward's revenge for being intimidated.

True charity is spontaneous and finds its own occasion; it is never the offspring of importunity, nor of emulation.

The act of divine worship is the inestimable privilege of man, the only created being who bows in humility and adoration.

Few things in this world more trouble people than poverty, or the fear of poverty; and, indeed, it is a sore affliction; but, like all other ills that flesh is heir to, it has its antidote, its reliable remedy. The judicious application of industry, prudence and temperance is a certain cure.

It is in sickness that we most feel the need of that sympathy which shows how much we are dependent upon one another for our comfort, and even necessities. Thus disease, opening our eyes to the realities of life, is an indirect blessing.

Doubt that creed which you cannot reduce to practice.