Has not God borne with you these many years? Be ye tolerant to others.

Be more careful of your conscience than of your estate. The latter can be bought and sold; the former never.

A mother's love, in a degree, sanctifies the most worthless offspring.

Attempt to teach the young but little at a time; this will be easier to impart, easier to receive, and surer to be retained.

That alone can be called true refinement which elevates the soul of man, purifying the manners by improving the intellect.

Lenity has almost always wisdom and justice on its side.

Prosperity seems to be scarcely safe, unless it be mixed with a little adversity.