A mother's love, in a degree, sanctifies the most worthless offspring.

Lenity has almost always wisdom and justice on its side.

Has not God borne with you these many years? Be ye tolerant to others.

Theory, from whatever source, is not perfect until it is reduced to practice.

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.

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.