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.
You cannot judge by outward appearances; the soul is only transparent to its Maker.
That alone can be called true refinement which elevates the soul of man, purifying the manners by improving the intellect.
The law of heaven is love.
How quickly a truly benevolent act is repaid by the consciousness of having done it!