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

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

Experience is retrospect knowledge.

A single bad habit will mar an otherwise faultless character, as an ink-drop soileth the pure white page.

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

If gratitude is due from children to their earthly parent, how much more is the gratitude of the great family of men due to our father in heaven.

Hatred is self-punishment. Hatred it the coward's revenge for being intimidated.