Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.
Let none turn over books, or roam the stars in quest of God, who sees him not in man.
Conscience is wiser than science.
All finery is a sign of littleness.
Joy and grief decide character. What exalts prosperity? what imbitters grief? what leaves us indifferent? what interests us? As the interest of man, so his God - as his God, so he.
It is one of my favorite thoughts that God manifests Himself to men in all the wise, good, humble, generous, great, and magnanimous men.