A spark is a little thing, yet it may kindle the world.

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 frost to the bud, and blight to the blossom, even such is self-interest to friendship; for confidence cannot dwell where selfishness is porter at the gate.

A babe in a house is a well-spring of pleasure.

Power is seldom innocent, and envy is the yokefellow of eminence.

Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.

Reason refuseth its homage to a God who can be fully understood.