Doubt is the incentive to truth and inquiry leads the way.

Theory, from whatever source, is not perfect until it is reduced to practice.

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

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.

There is one court whose findings are incontrovertible, and whose sessions are held in the chambers of our own breast.

Most people who commit a sin count on some personal benefit to be derived therefrom, but profanity has not even this excuse.

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