Some clergymen make a motto, instead of a theme, of their texts.

Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.

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.

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

Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature.

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.

Doubt that creed which you cannot reduce to practice.