Rage is mental imbecility.

True repentance also involves reform.

A true religious instinct never deprived man of one single joy; mournful faces and a sombre aspect are the conventional affectations of the weak-minded.

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.

Servility is disgusting to a truly noble character, and engenders only contempt.

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 better to be the builder of our own name than to be indebted by descent for the proudest gifts known to the books of heraldry.