It is better to be the builder of our own name than to be indebted by descent for the proudest gifts known to the books of heraldry.

If we are at peace with God and our own conscience, what enemy among men need we fear?

Reproof, especially as it relates to children, administered in all gentleness, will render the culprit not afraid, but ashamed to repeat the offence.

Purity in person and in morals is true godliness.

A careless and blasphemous use of the name of the Divine Being is not only sinful, but it is also prima facie evidence of vulgar associations.

Our blessings are the least heeded, because the most common events of life.

True repentance always involves reform.