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

True sympathy is putting ourselves in another's place; and we are moved in proportion to the reality of our imagination.

No outward change need trouble him who is inwardly serene.

Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature.

Duty itself is supreme delight when love is the inducement and labor. By such a principle the ignorant are enlightened, the hard-hearted softened, the disobedient reformed, and the faithful encouraged.

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.

How can there be pride in a contrite heart? Humility is the earliest fruit of religion.