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.

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

Earth, thou great footstool of our God, who reigns on high; thou fruitful source of all our raiment, life, and food; our house, our parent, and our nurse.

I would not change my native landFor rich Peru with all her gold

For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

Whatever brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home.

Everyday is a birthday; every moment of it is new to us; we are born again, renewed for fresh work and endeavor.