Blunted unto goodness is the heart which anger never stirreth, but that which hatred swelleth, is keen to carve out evil.

Happiness is a roadside flower growing on the highways of usefulness; plucked, it shall wither in thy hand; passed by, it is fragrance to thy spirit. Trample the thyme beneath thy feet; be useful, be happy.

Alike to the slave and his oppressor cometh night with sweet refreshment, and half of the life of the most wretched is gladdened by the soothings of sleep.

Never give up! If adversity presses, Providence wisely has mingled the cup, And the best counsel, in all your distresses, Is the stout watchword of "Never give up."

As thou directest the power, harm or advantage will follow, and the torrent that swept the valley may be led to turn a mill.

Deceit and treachery skulk with hatred, but an honest spirit flieth with anger.

Not few nor light are the burdens of life; then load it not with heaviness of spirit.