Education commences at the mother's knee, and every word spoken within hearsay of little children tends toward the formation of character.
Hosea BallouThe experience of others adds to our knowledge, but not to our wisdom; that is dearer bought.
Hosea BallouFew 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.
Hosea Ballou