We must have the real thing before we can have a science of a thing.

Mistakes are often the best teachers.

Nature is less partial than she appears, and all situations in life have their compensations along with them.

The Providence that watches over the affairs of men works out of their mistakes, at times, a healthier issue than could have been accomplished by their wisest forethought.

The better one is morally the less aware they are of their virtue.

Carelessness is inexcusable, and merits the inevitable sequence.

Sacrifice is the first element of religion, and resolves itself in theological language into the love of God.