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.

There is nothing that needs to be said in an unkind manner.

True sympathy is putting ourselves in another's place; and we are moved in proportion to the reality of our imagination.

A wise Providence consoles our present afflictions by joys borrowed from the future.

Be more careful of your conscience than of your estate. The latter can be bought and sold; the former never.

Doubt that creed which you cannot reduce to practice.

It is the nature of intellect to strive to improve in intellectual power.