The fruition of what is unlawful must be followed by remorse. The core sticks in the throat after the apple is eaten, and the sated appetite loathes the interdicted pleasure for which innocence was bartered.

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

He that easily believes rumors has the principle within him to augment rumors. It is strange to see the ravenous appetite with which some devourers of character and happiness fix upon the sides of the innocent and unfortunate.

How different is the ready hand, tearful eye, and soothing voice, from the ostentatious appearance which is called pity.

A generous spirit is as eloquent in acknowledging benefits as it is bounteous in bestowing them.

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

Happiness is not perfected until it is shared.