Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul; and the heart of man knoweth none more fragrant.

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.

Self-respect is the best of all.

If gratitude is due from children to their earthly parent, how much more is the gratitude of the great family of men due to our father in heaven.

Death comes to us, under many conditions, with all the welcome serenity of sleep.

Suspicion is far more to be wrong than right; more often unjust than just. It is no friend to virtue, and always an enemy to happiness.

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