The primary object of a student of literature is to be delighted. His duty is to enjoy himself, his efforts should be directed to developing his faculty of appreciation.

It requires as much reflection and wisdom to know what is not to be put into a sermon, as what is.

Power rests in tranquillity.

A contemplative life has more the appearance of a life of piety than any other; but it is the divine plan to bring faith into activity and exercise.

The primary object of a student of literature is to be delighted. His duty is to enjoy himself, his efforts should be directed to developing his faculty of appreciation.

To have too much forethought is the part of a wretch; to have too little is the part of a fool.

A warm blundering man does more for the world than a frigid wise man.