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

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

There is no doubt that religious fanatics have done more to prejudice the cause they affect to advocate than have its opponents.

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

Suspicion is far more to be wrong than right; more often unjust than just. It is no friend to virtue, and always an enemy to happiness.

Remember, when incited to slander, that it is only he among you who is without sin that may cast the first stone.

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