Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe.

How strange that some people cannot believe in both the Book of Nature and the Book of God.

The greatest benefit derived from the study of science is that it lifts you out of and above the littleness of daily trials. We learn to live in the universe as a part of it; we cannot seperate ourselves from it - our every act connects us with it - our every act affects the whole. Standing under the canopy of stars and remembering their presence you could scarcely do a petty deed, or think a wicked thought.

The love of one's own sex is precious, for it is neither provoked by vanity nor retained by flattery; it is genuine and sincere.

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

To read a book, to think it over, and to write out notes is a useful exercise; a book which will not repay some hard thought is not worth publishing.

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.