There is no possible excuse for a guarded lie. Enthusiastic and impulsive people will sometimes falsify thoughtlessly, but equivocation is malice prepense.

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

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

Too many people embrace religion from the same motives that they take a companion in wedlock, not from true love of the person, but because of a large dowry.

All our possessions are as nothing compared to health, strength, and a clear conscience.

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

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