There is one sure criterion of judgment as to religious faith in doctrinal matters; can you reduce it to practice? If not, have none of it.

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

Prosperity is very liable to bring pride among the other goods with which it endows an individual; it is then that prosperity costs too dear.

True repentance also involves reform.

The experience of others adds to our knowledge, but not to our wisdom; that is dearer bought.

Too many people embrace religion from the same motives that they take a companion in wedlock, not from true love of the person, but because of a large dowry.

No one has a greater asset for his business than a man's pride in his work.