The severest punishment suffered by a sensitive mind, for injury inflicted upon another, is the consciousness of having done it.

Man, being not only a religious, but also a social being, requires for the promotion of his rational happiness religious institutions, which, while they give a proper direction to devotion, at the same time make a wise and profitable improvement of his social feelings.

No outward change need trouble him who is inwardly serene.

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.

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

You cannot judge by outward appearances; the soul is only transparent to its Maker.

The cloudy weather melts at length into beauty, and the brightest smiles of the heart are born of its tears.