In self-trust all the virtues are comprehended.

A weed is a plant we've found no use for yet.

Society is always taken by surprise at any new example of common sense.

Let us unlearn our wisdom of the world. Let us lie low in the Lord's power, and learn that truth alone makes rich and great.

'Well,' said Red Jacket [to someone complaining that he had not enough time], 'I suppose you have all there is.'

Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.

The death of a dear friend, wife, brother, lover, which seemed nothing but privation, somewhat later assumes the aspect of a guide or genius; for it commonly operates revolutions in our way of life, terminates an epoch of infancy or of youth which was waiting to be closed, breaks up a wonted occupation, or a household, or style of living, and allows the formation of new ones more friendly to the growth of character.