It is the goodly outside that sin puts on which tempteth to destruction. It has been said that sin is like the bee, with honey in its mouth, but a sting in its tail.

How quickly a truly benevolent act is repaid by the consciousness of having done it!

Prosperity is very liable to bring pride among the other goods with which it endows an individual; it is then that prosperity costs too dear.

Self-respect is the best of 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.

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

There is no better rule to try a doctrine by than the question, Is it merciful, or is it unmerciful? If its character is that of mercy, it has the image of Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life.