The sense of duty pursues us ever.

We only begin to realize the value of our possessions when we commence to do good to others with them. No earthly investment pays so large an interest as charity.

A monarchy is like a man-of-war--bad shots between wind and water hurt it exceedingly; there is danger of capsizing. But democracy is a raft. You cannot easily overturn it. It is a wet place, but it is a pretty safe one.

Only the home can found a state.

Of all my wife's relations I like myself the best.

God is making commerce His missionary.

There is a certain physiognomy in manners.