Two sentiments alone suffice for man, were he to live the age of the rocks - love, and the contemplation of the Deity.

Prayer is a sacred and appointed means to obtain all the blessings that we want, whether they relate to this life or the life to come.

Birds in their little nests agree; And 'tis a shameful sight When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.

I have been there, and still would go; 'T is like a little heaven below.

In common discourse we denominate persons and things according to the major part of their character; he is to be called a wise man who has but few follies.

There's no repentance in the grave.

Every one of his opinions appears to himself to be written with sunbeams.