Learn good-humor, never to oppose without just reason; abate some degree of pride and moroseness.

The eyes of a man in the jaundice make yellow observations on everything; and the soul tinctured with any passion diffuses a false color over the appearance of things.

Thoughts, like old vultures, prey upon their heart-strings

It was a saying of the ancients, "Truth lies in a well;" and to carry on this metaphor, we may justly say that logic does supply us with steps, whereby we may go down to reach the water.

The passions are the gales of life; and it is religion only that can prevent them from rising into a tempest.

In books, or work, or healthful play.

Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.