A disposition to dwell on the bright side...is like gold to its possessor.

Figure to yourself what the year would sustain were the spring taken away: such a loss do they sustain who trifle in youth.

The strength of a nation, especially of a republican nation, is in the intelligent and well ordered homes of the people.

Mothers, whatever you wish your children to become, strive to exhibit in your own lives and conversation.

Pride is a fruitful source of uneasiness. It keeps the mind in disquiet. Humility is the antidote to this evil.

Vigorous exercise will often fortify a feeble constitution.

Something will be gathered from the tablets of the most faultless day for regrets.