Energy, like the biblical grain of the mustard-seed, will remove mountains.

There is no immunity from the consequences of sin; punishment is swift and sure to one and all.

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

Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature.

How white are the fair robes of Charity as she walketh amid the lowly habitations of the poor!

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.

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