The perfection of outward loveliness is the soul shining through its crystalline covering.

We value the devotedness of friendship rather as an oblation to vanity than as a free interchange of hearts; an endearing contract of sympathy, mutual forbearance, and respect!

To be truly and really independent is to support ourselves by our own exertions.

Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of any flame.

It has been wisely said, "that well may thy guardian angel suffer thee to lose thy locks, when thou darest wilfully to lay thy head in the lap of temptation!" Was it not easier for the hero of Judaea to avoid the touch of the fair Philistine, than to elude her power when held in her arms?

It is not designed that the road should be made too smooth for us here upon earth.

The perfection of outward loveliness is the soul shining through its crystalline covering.