Education commences at the mother's knee, and every word spoken within hearsay of little children tends toward the formation of character.

The goodness of God to mankind is no less evinced in the chastisement with which He corrects His children than in the smiles of His providence; for the Lord will not cast off forever, but though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion according to the multitude of His mercies.

I have somewhere read that conscience not only sits as witness and judge within our bosoms, but also forms the prison of punishment.

A good smile is the sunshine of wisdom.

True repentance also involves reform.

Preaching is to much avail, but practice is far more effective. A godly life is the strongest argument you can offer the skeptic.

Self-respect is the best of all.