It is vain to trust in wrong; it is like erecting a building upon a frail foundation, and which will directly be sure to topple over.

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

Be circumspect in your dealings, and let the seed you plant be the offspring of prudence and care; thus fruit follows the fair blossom, as honor follows a good life.

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

Falsehood is cowardice, the truth courage.

Exaggeration is a blood relation to falsehood and nearly as blamable.