We can all begin freely—a slight preference is natural enough; but there are very few of us who have heart enough to be really in love without encouragement.

Teach us almighty father, to consider this solemn truth, as we should do, that we may feel the importance of every day, and every hour as it passes.

She hoped to be wise and reasonable in time; but alas! Alas! She must confess to herself that she was not wise yet.

She was stronger alone.

Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.

Here and there, human nature may be great in times of trial, but generally speaking it is its weakness and not its strength that appears in a sick chamber.

Respect for right conduct is felt by every body.