Some noble spirits mistake despair for content.

The smallest pebble in the well of truth has its peculiar meaning, and will stand when man's best monuments have passed away.

Temptation hath a music for all ears.

There is a gentle element, and man may breathe it with a calm, unruffled soul, and drink its living waters, till his heart is pure; and this is human happiness.

T is the work of many a dark hour, many a prayer, to bring the heart back from an infant gone.

The innocence that feels no risk and is taught no caution, is more vulnerable than guilt, and oftener assailed.

One lamp — thy mother’s love — amid the stars Shall lift its pure flame changeless, and before The throne of God, burn through eternity - Holy — as it was lit and lent thee here.