The Southern character is opposed to haste. Safety is of more worth than speed, and there is no hurry.

I made observations for three hours last night, and am almost ill today from fatigue; still I have worked all day, trying to reduce the places, and mean to work hard again tonight.

Small aids to individuals, large aid to masses.

But why look back at all? Why turn your eyes to your shadow, when, by looking upward, you see your rainbow in the same direction?

It is sad to see a woman sacrificing the ties of the affections even to do good.

The Southern character is opposed to haste. Safety is of more worth than speed, and there is no hurry.

I was born, for instance, incapable of appreciating music.