How can there be pride in a contrite heart? Humility is the earliest fruit of religion.

Hatred is self-punishment.

To talk of luck and chance only shows how little we really know of the laws which govern cause and effect.

No outward change need trouble him who is inwardly serene.

Those who commit injustice bear the greatest burden.

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.

There is one sure criterion of judgment as to religious faith in doctrinal matters; can you reduce it to practice? If not, have none of it.