And he that does one fault at first And lies to hide it, makes it two.

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

To be angry about trifles is mean and childish; to rage and be furious is brutish; and to maintain perpetual wrath is akin to the practice and temper of devils; but to prevent and suppress rising resentment is wise and glorious, is manly and divine.

Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber, Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessing without number Gently falling on thy head.

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

Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.

But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes.