God never imposes a duty without giving time to do it.

It is written on the arched sky; it looks out from every star. It is the poetry of Nature; it is that which uplifts the spirit within us.

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.

Nature is always mysterious and secret in her use of means; and art is always likest her when it is most inexplicable.

The force of the guinea you have in your pocket depends wholly on the default of a guinea in your neighbour's pocket. If he did not want it, it would be of no use to you.

There is no wealth but life. Life, including all its powers of love, of joy, and of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest numbers of noble and happy human beings; that man is richest, who, having perfected the functions of his own life to the utmost, has also the widest helpful influence, both personal, and by means of his possessions, over the lives of others.

Punishment is the last and the least effective instrument in the hands of the legislator for the prevention of crime.