When thou choosest a wife, think not only of thyself, but of those God may give thee of her, that they reproach thee not for their being.

A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on earth, a link between angels and men.

When thou choosest a wife, think not only of thyself, but of those God may give thee of her, that they reproach thee not for their being.

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

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

One single glance will conquer all descriptions.

None is poor but the mean in mind, the timorous, the weak, and unbelieving; none is wealthy but the affluent in soul, who is satisfied and floweth over.