First loves are not necessarily more foolish than others; but the chances are certainly against them. Proximity of time or place, a variety of accidental circumstances more than the essential merits of the object, often produce what is called first love.

Health can make money, but money cannot make health.

We are all apt to think that an opinion that differs from our own is a prejudice.

tyranny and injustice always produce cunning and falsehood.

We may make our future by the best use of the present. There is no moment like the present.

Beauty is a great gift of heaven; not for the purpose of female vanity, but a great gift for one who loves, and wishes to be beloved.

Remember, we can judge better by the conduct of people towards others than by their manner towards ourselves.