As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.

This soldiering thing sadly deadens that very good thing, humanity.

Sympathy is in great degree a result of the mood we are in at the moment; anger forbids the emotion. On the other hand, it is easiest taken on when we are in a state of most absolute self-satisfaction.

To begin a reform, go not into the places of the great and rich; go rather to those whose cups of happiness are empty--to the poor and humble.

Riches take wings, comforts vanish, hope withers away,but love stays with us. Love is God.

Repentance must be something more than mere remorse for sins: it comprehends a change of nature befitting heaven.

When people are lonely they stoop to any companionship.