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.

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

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine Demands my soul, my life, my all.

When a false argument puts on the appearance of a true one, then it is properly called a sophism or fallacy.

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

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

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.